Dairy-Free Chocolate Orange Cake
Indulge in the rich, zesty flavors of a Dairy-Free Chocolate Orange Cake that’s as delightful as it is easy to prepare! This vegan-friendly treat combines the deep decadence of cocoa with the bright, citrusy burst of freshly squeezed orange juice and vibrant orange zest. Made without dairy, this recipe uses almond milk and apple cider vinegar as a perfect substitute to create a moist, tender crumb. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple one-bowl mixing method, this cake is ideal for both special occasions and everyday indulgence. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a luscious dairy-free chocolate ganache for an irresistible dessert that everyone will adore. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a citrus twist, this cake is guaranteed to brighten any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 whole Zest of an orange
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Fold in the orange zest, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of dairy-free chocolate ganache.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2755 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.5 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
