Vegan Chocolate Orange Delight
Indulge your taste buds with this decadent Vegan Chocolate Orange Delight, a luscious plant-based dessert that perfectly balances the rich, bittersweet allure of cocoa with the vibrant zest of fresh oranges. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond milk, coconut oil, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a tender crumb, this cake is both dairy-free and egg-free, making it the ideal treat for vegans and non-vegans alike. With bursts of creamy vegan dark chocolate chips and the bright citrus aroma of orange juice and zest, every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, this chocolate orange cake is perfect for special occasions, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Garnish with extra zest or a drizzle of melted chocolate for a show-stopping finish that will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for vegan desserts, chocolate lovers, and citrus-infused creations, this recipe is your gateway to ultimate indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cane sugar
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.75 cup Vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle, forming a vegan 'buttermilk'.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in the sugar until well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the orange juice, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
Add the wet ingredients and the curdled almond milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the vegan dark chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, optionally top with additional orange zest or melted vegan dark chocolate before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 184.6 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.1 g | 660% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1820 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 541.4 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*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.
