Description
This Eggless Orange Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Made with fresh orange juice and zest, it’s perfect for tea time, brunch, or dessert. No eggs needed, yet the texture is wonderfully light and fluffy.
Ingredients
1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (240ml) fresh orange juice (from about 3–4 oranges)
1 tbsp orange zest (grated peel of 1 orange)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
Zest the orange before juicing to make it easier.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 cake)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg