Vegan Orange Yogurt Cake, Oil-Free
Bright citrus cake made with almond and whole wheat flours, bound with date paste and plant-based yogurt instead of eggs or oil. The batter combines wet ingredients (yogurt, date paste, orange juice and zest) with dry ingredients (flours, baking powder, baking soda), then bakes until set. Naturally sweetened and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour, whole
- 1 cup whole wheat flour, whole
- 1 tablespoon aluminium-free baking powder, whole
- 1 tablespoon baking soda, whole
- ½ cup soy or almond yogurt, wholecoconut yogurt1:1dairy-free vegan
neutral flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, whole
- 1 cup orange juice, fresh
- 1 tsp orange zest, whole
- ¼ tsp salt, whole
- 1 cup date paste, wholeapplesauce1:1vegan
less rich sweetness
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Prepare an 8 inch silicone mold.
- 3
Whisk almond flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 4
Mix yogurt, date paste, and orange juice in a large bowl until smooth.
- 5
Add orange zest and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until combined.
- 6
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix well.
- 7
Pour batter into the prepared mold.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a rack.
- 10
Cool completely before removing from pan.
- 11
Serve with orange slices.
Tips
Use freshly squeezed orange juice for brighter flavor and better moisture balance.
Ensure date paste is smooth; blend soaked dates if needed.
Do not overmix the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients to avoid a dense crumb.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
Prepare date paste and zest the orange the day before. Mix dry ingredients up to 8 hours ahead.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm with fresh orange slices and a dollop of vegan yogurt.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip whisking dry ingredients together to avoid uneven distribution of baking soda.
Do not overmix after combining wet and dry ingredients to avoid dense, tough crumb.
Do not remove from pan before completely cooled to avoid breaking apart.