Orange Cake

Serves

16

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Ingredients

For the cake:
  1 orange, ends trimmed, chopped
  ¼ cup (60 ml) almond milk
  1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  6 tbsp butter, unsalted, room temperature
  ¾ cup (135 g) coconut sugar
  2 eggs, room temperature
  1 tsp baking powder
  ¼ tsp baking soda
  ½ tsp salt​​
For the glaze:
  1 cup (225 g) cream cheese
  ¼ cup (45 g) coconut sugar
  1 tbsp orange zest

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

169

Fats

9 g

Protein

3 g

Carbs

21 g

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 8 in baking pan with parchment.
  • Blitz orange and milk in high-speed blender or food processor until smooth.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and ¾ cup sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add half flour mixture and beat until combined. Beat in orange mixture, then remaining flour. Pour batter in baking pan.
  • Bake cake for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 20 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
  • In small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, remaining coconut sugar, and orange zest. Spread glaze over cooled cake. Slice and serve immediately or store in freezer/refrigerator.