Lenten Orange Cake (No-Mixer)
A fragrant vegan orange cake that’s light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make— no mixer required. Infused with the bright aroma of orange zest and warm notes of cinnamon and clove, it’s perfect for breakfast, coffee time, or an afternoon snack.
A fragrant vegan orange cake that’s light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make— no mixer required. Infused with the bright aroma of orange zest and warm notes of cinnamon and clove, it’s perfect for breakfast, coffee time, or an afternoon snack.
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
30mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar (preferably)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp cognac
- Zest of 1 unwaxed orange
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour (preferably), sifted
- 1½ tsp baking powder
Directions
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. The flour should be sifted, and the oven should be fully preheated so the cake rises properly.
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, olive oil, cognac, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
Dissolve the baking soda in the fresh orange juice, then add it to the bowl and mix.
In a separate bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with the baking powder. Gradually add it to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
Bake in a preheated oven on the lower rack at 170°C (340°F) with conventional heat for about 30 minutes, or
At 160°C (320°F) with fan on the middle rack for about 25 minutes, until the cake rises and the center is set.
Recipe Tips
For extra orange aroma, brush the warm cake with 1–2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar before serving.