Vegan Orange Cake

Orange cake is proof that you don’t need chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth!
This bright moist cake is infused with luscious sparks of citrus, and is a balance of sweet and tart flavours.
It’s made with fresh orange juice, orange zest and a topping of orange glaze – talk about being delightfully refreshed!
Here’s how to make vegan orange cake that is perfect as a dessert or a tea-time snack:

INGREDIENTS:-

• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar
• 3/4 cup dairy-free milk
• 1/4 orange juice (pulp-free)
• 1/2 cup vegan butter or olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp orange zest

(For the orange glaze)

• 3/4 cup maple sugar or 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 2 tbsp dairy-free milk

INSTRUCTIONS:-

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. To a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and sugar. Mix well.
3. Add the milk, orange juice, vanilla extract and butter/oil. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
4. Stir in the orange zest.
5. Grease a 9 x 5 inch pan and pour in the cake batter. Gently tap the pan on the countertop a couple of times to release excess air bubbles.
6. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.
7. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before removing the cake from the pan.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients and pour it evenly over the cake. If desired, follow it up with a little more orange zest and serve!