Orange and Almond Cake {vegan}

 

 

I made this cake a couple of week ago, but unfortunately it didn't come out as I was expecting, it was a huge failure, that is why I didn't post the recipe. This time I'm happy with the result of this very moist and super orangy cake. Some time soon I will also try to make a gluten free version.

Orange and Almond Cake

 

1/2 cup vegetable fat (coconut oil, bio margarine)

zest and juice of one orange

3/4 cup cane sugar

1/3 cup coconut or almond milk

1 cup spelt flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup ground almonds

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

 

 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease and line with baking paper 20 cm round spring form pan.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flours, almonds, baking powder, baking soda and salt,
3. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the vegetable fat, sugar and the orange zest until creamy and light.
4. Add the flour mix, orange juice along with the milk and beat until just incorporated.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
6. Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Happy baking!