Vegan Orange Cake
A delightful vegan cake bursting with fresh orange flavor, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) Can substitute with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk) Other options include soy or oat milk.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil) Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce.
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice Freshly squeezed is best.
- Zest of 1 large orange Essential for enhancing orange flavor.
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Helps with leavening.
Optional
- powdered sugar for dusting For decorative finishing.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, vegetable oil, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve plain or dust with powdered sugar. For a special touch, drizzle with a citrus glaze or serve with dairy-free vanilla ice cream.