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Vegan Orange & Almond Cake (Dairy-free | Egg-Free)

This beautifully moist and zesty Vegan Orange & Almond Cake is made with wholesome nourishing ingredients. Perfect for teatime, or as an everyday wholesome treat!
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Hands-on time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Afternoon Tea, Treat
Servings 10

Ingredients
 

  • 140 g / 1 cup fine wholemeal (whole wheat pastry) flour or chapatti flour
  • 140 g / 1 cup plain (all purpose) flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 100 g / 1 cup ground almonds (almond meal)
  • 100 ml / ½ cup organic rapeseed (canola) oil or other neutral-flavoured oil
  • 150 ml / ½ cup + 2 TBSP soya or almond milk
  • 200 ml / ⅔ cup maple syrup
  • ½ TBSP zest from an unwaxed / organic orange
  • 60 ml / ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract

Decorating suggestions:

  • Orange Cashew Cream Frosting (see recipe below) or apricot jam
  • 3 TBSP toasted flaked almonds crushed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (160 fan) / 350F. Grease the sides of a 20cm / 8 inch loose-bottomed cake tin with oil and line the bottom with non-stick baking paper.
  • Sift the flours, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large bowl. Tip any remaining wheat germ into the bowl. Add the ground almonds and stir through to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, use a fork to whisk together the oil, milk, syrup, orange zest, orange juice, orange extract and almond extract until fully combined.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet ingredients and stir to combine (but do not over mix). Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cake is browned and feels springy when lightly pressed. Leave the cake in its tin until completely cooled (it will firm up as it cools).
  • Decorate with frosting or apricot jam and sprinkle toasted flaked almonds on top. Lightly press down on the almonds so that they stick. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this cake will keep for up to 5 days. It also freezes well.
Keyword dairy-free cake, easy vegan cake, egg-free cake, healthy cake recipe, orange almond cake, Vegan Baking, Vegan Cake
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