A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with orange flavor, topped with creamy chocolate ganache and orange zest for a decadent dessert.

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and orange juice until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool slightly, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened.
Pour the pudding evenly over the cake, spreading it with a spatula so it seeps into the holes.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl.
Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth to create ganache.
Spread the ganache over the chilled cake and top with orange zest.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Optional: add a few drops of orange extract to the ganache for extra citrus flavor.