Looking for a moist, dairy-free treat? This Eggless Vegan Orange Marmalade and Chocolate Chip Cake combines rich dark chocolate with sweet citrus flavors. Perfectly soft, easy to bake, and naturally plant-based, it’s the ultimate guilt-free Italian dessert for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Info
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- Flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup (50g)
- Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons / 1.1 oz (30g)
- Orange marmalade: 1 ¼ cups / 12 oz (340g)
- Dark chocolate chunks/flakes: ⅓ cup (50g)
- Almond extract: ½ vial (¼ teaspoon)
- Almond milk: 100ml / 3.4 fl oz / ⅖ cup (100g)
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon (15g)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your conventional oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, 100g (approx. ⅓ cup) of orange marmalade, chocolate flakes, baking powder, almond extract, and almond milk.
- Finally, add the sunflower oil and mix thoroughly until you get a smooth and consistent batter.
- Pour the batter into a baking pan previously lined with parchment paper.
- Gently spread the remaining orange marmalade over the surface of the batter.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
... and now, let's enjoy!
Tips
Chop the dark chocolate into irregular flakes or chunks for a better distribution throughout the batter. Store the cake under a cake dome or airtight container: the next day, it will be even softer and more fragrant.
Additional Info
This cake stems from the tradition of rustic Italian homemade desserts, made with simple and wholesome ingredients. The combination of orange and dark chocolate is a pastry classic, beloved for its perfect balance of sweetness and aromatic notes.
Substitutions & Variations
There are many ways to customize this delicious cake. You can add grated orange zest for a more intense citrus aroma, or enrich the batter with chopped almonds or hazelnuts. You can also replace the orange marmalade with apricot or wild berry jam, dust the finished cake with powdered sugar, or drizzle it with melted chocolate.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack paired with a cup of citrus tea, a coffee to enhance the flavors, or a glass of plant-based milk. For dessert, it pairs beautifully with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a light cream. This cake tastes even more fragrant and flavorful the day after baking.
