Vegan Zesty Orange Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with this Vegan Zesty Orange Cake, a citrus-infused delight that’s moist, flavorful, and completely dairy-free! Bursting with the refreshing taste of freshly squeezed orange juice and the vibrant aroma of orange zest, this easy recipe is perfect for vegans and cake lovers alike. Made with simple pantry staples, this cake combines fluffy texture with the tangy sweetness of orange, complemented by an optional orange glaze for extra zing. Ready in under an hour, it’s an effortless yet impressive treat for any occasion. Ideal for family gatherings or as a light dessert, each slice radiates zesty goodness that will keep your taste buds happily humming.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 180 milliliters Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 120 milliliters Plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat)
- 80 milliliters Neutral vegetable oil (e.g., canola or sunflower)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest
- 100 grams Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Mix just until there are no lumps of flour remaining; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
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 allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth and slightly thick. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Slice and serve! Enjoy your Vegan Zesty Orange Cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.7 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3420 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.1 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*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.
