Vegan Orange Cake
A delightful vegan orange cake that combines the bright flavor of fresh oranges with a moist and fluffy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup plant-based milk (such as almond or soy)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest from 2 oranges
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the orange juice, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For serving, consider pairing with coconut whipped cream or dairy-free vanilla ice cream. You can also garnish with fresh mint leaves or a drizzle of orange glaze.