Orange Cardamom Loaf Cake

5 from 1 vote

This Vegan Orange Cardamom Loaf Cake is packed with fresh orange zest and juice! The cake is tender and moist and so easy to make. And the orange glaze puts it over the top!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Slices

Calories: 275kcal

Author: Megan Calipari

Cost: $4

Equipment

1 8 ½ X 4 ½ Loaf Pan
1 Large Mixing Bowl
1 Whisk
Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

For the Orange Cardamom Cake

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
½ Cup Canola Oil
½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
¼ Cup Orange Juice See Note!
¼ Cup Applesauce
2 teaspoon Orange Zest This is the zest of about 1 large orange
2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Orange Glaze

1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
5 teaspoon Orange Juice
¼ teaspoon Orange Zest

Instructions

To Make the Orange Cardamom Cake

Preheat oven to 350* F. Grease an 8 ½ inch x 4 ¼ inch loaf pan with coconut oil or pan spray and insert a parchment sling for easy cake removal.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk and set aside.
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom, 1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
In a large bowl, combine sugar, canola oil, non-dairy milk, orange juice, apple sauce, orange zest and vanilla. Whisk to combine, then add the dry ingredients and whisk to form the batter.
1 Cup Granulated Sugar, ½ Cup Canola Oil, ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk, ¼ Cup Orange Juice, 2 teaspoon Orange Zest, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ¼ Cup Applesauce
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to even the top out. Bake in a 350* F oven for 58-62 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for about 30 minutes before glazing.

Make the Orange Glaze

In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Whisk until completely smooth.
1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted, 5 teaspoon Orange Juice, ¼ teaspoon Orange Zest
Remove the cake from the loaf pan and place it onto a wire cooling rack. Place a sheet pan underneath the rack to catch any dripping glaze. Then, spoon the glaze over the loaf.
Allow the glaze to set for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

You will need 2 large or 3 small oranges for this recipe.

Be sure to zest your oranges before juicing them!

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