Dairy-Free Zesty Orange Cake
Brighten up your day with this Dairy-Free Zesty Orange Cake, a light and moist treat bursting with citrusy flavor. Perfect for those avoiding dairy, this recipe combines freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and almond milk to create a tender cake with a refreshing tang and subtle sweetness. The clever use of apple cider vinegar ensures a fluffy texture without the need for eggs or dairy. Easily adaptable with gluten-free flour, this quick-to-make delight is oven-ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant presentation. Whether served at brunch or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this dairy-free orange cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any other dairy-free milk)
- 0.25 cups neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the orange juice, orange zest, almond milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing 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 the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.8 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*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.
