Vegan Zesty Orange Cake

Brighten your day with this Vegan Zesty Orange Cake, a citrus-infused dessert that’s as refreshing as it is indulgent. Bursting with natural orange flavor from freshly squeezed juice and fragrant zest, this plant-based treat is soft, fluffy, and completely dairy-free and egg-free—perfect for anyone seeking a vegan-friendly sweet fix. The recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, plant-based milk, and a touch of vanilla to create a moist cake with just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Top it off with a luscious orange glaze for an extra layer of zing! Ready in under an hour and yielding eight satisfying slices, this zesty orange cake is ideal for any occasion, be it a cozy family dessert or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next brunch spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix well.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Slice and serve! Enjoy your Vegan Zesty Orange Cake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(962.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2722.8

Total Fat 84.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3420.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 477.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 273.2g
Protein 28.8g	0%

Vitamin D 50.7IU	0%
Calcium 230.6mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 915.6mg	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: 27.4%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 68.5%