Vegan Chocolate Orange Delight

Indulge in the rich, citrusy bliss of Vegan Chocolate Orange Delight—a decadent, plant-based dessert that perfectly marries the velvety richness of cocoa with the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. This quick and easy vegan cake features simple pantry staples like almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and coconut oil, creating a moist and tender crumb that's entirely dairy-free and egg-free. Bursting with flavor from fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and gooey vegan dark chocolate chips, this treat is perfect for any occasion. Ready in under an hour, this chocolate-orange fusion is a show-stopping dessert that’s as vibrant in taste as it is in presentation. Serve with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of extra zest for the ultimate citrus-chocolate experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle, forming a vegan 'buttermilk'.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

Stir in the sugar until well combined.

Step 5

In another bowl, mix together the orange juice, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest.

Step 6

Add the wet ingredients and the curdled almond milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the vegan dark chocolate chips.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, optionally top with additional orange zest or melted vegan dark chocolate before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1290.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3780.0

Total Fat 184.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1819.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 541.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 347.9g
Protein 42.1g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 504.8mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 1392.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 54.2%