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Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Cake

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This Chocolate Orange Cake was created to deal with a HUGE craving for Terry’s Chocolate Oranges! I really miss Terry’s chocolate oranges, is it me or are they also stricken with the shrinking epidemic that seems to be sweeping across the country? Anyway, back to the cake. This recipe is similar to my Rich Mocha Cake; vegan and gluten free in the fact that it needs no eggs or dairy and is still rich in flavour and deliciously moist. It’s delicious to eat cool, slightly warmed with dairy free cream (go on, indulge yourself) or even with custard.

[gifted] Incidentally, these photos feature some pieces gifted to me from Foodcare Direct who are keen to spread the word on Coeliac Disease in their industry.

Chocolate Orange Cake made gluten free, dairy free and egg free

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Do I have to use fresh oranges for this orange cake?

It is not compulsory that you use fresh oranges for this Chocolate Orange Cake but having the added zing of fresh orange zest certainly adds that extra orange punch of flavour.

That said, I have made this cake with fresh orange juice in a bottle (we get ours delivered by the milkman as it’s eco-friendly). You also have the option to add orange extract and I tend to use Nelson Massey extracts in my baking as these are in most supermarkets in the UK.

If using fresh oranges, be sure to remove the zest first using a citrus zester. I roll my oranges on the kitchen worktop to release all the juice and then cut them in half and squeeze them using my glass juicer. The juice goes into the cake but you have choices as to where you add the zest. You could add it to the cake, or the ganache style icing or simply sprinkle it on top of the cake to decorate.

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What is the best dairy free butter to use in baking?

I get asked this a lot on my social media. I always opt for a solid block of dairy free butter as opposed to a spread or margarine – why? The fact is that in gluten free baking you loose the elasticity of the gluten (it is after all the glue that holds things together). When you bake gluten and dairy free you’re potentially loosing another building block in the structure, this time it’s solid fats. An oil or spread with stay as an oil or spread, a solid fat will melt, then solidify once more – hey presto a free from building block! This leads to bakes that are less crumbly and hold their structure much better.

My personal preferences (and this is not an advert) are Flora Plant Butter of which you can get salted and unsalted, and Stork Plant Blocks (beware as some Stork products have dairy in them).

Chocolate Orange Cake made gluten free, dairy free and egg free

What can I use to decorate my Chocolate Orange Cake?

As mentioned above you could decorate your Chocolate Orange Cake by sprinkling it with orange zest. Another option is to go a bit masterclass and add toasted/roasted orange slices. They look fancy but they’re actually really simple to make.

Slice your orange thinly. In the images here I used a clementine that I had in the fruit bowl. Pat the slices dry and place onto a baking sheet, preferably on a silicone baking mat. Then cover each slice with icing sugar, I mean really cover it so you can’t see the slice anymore! You then have the option to pop this under the grill and watch like a hawk until each slice is lovely and golden. Alternatively, you could pop into the oven once you’ve removed the cake and bake for about 10 minutes.

A third option would be to add a scattering of citrus candied peel and/or shavings of dark chocolate. Be creative and have fun with it. I’m always keen to see what you’ve made so feel free to share on social media and tag me in @glutarama.

Chocolate Orange Cake made gluten free, dairy free and egg free

How can I make this Chocolate Orange Cake egg free?

This is a vegan recipe so there’s no need to alter it to make it egg free as well. How you add your egg substitute is up to you though. In this particular recipe I’ve gone for the simple method of adding the ground flaxseed into the mixing bowl directly.

The other option is to make the ‘egg’ beforehand as explained below in my guide ‘how to make a flax egg’. This recipe calls for 2 ‘eggs’ so you’ll need to double the ingredients below as it is a one-egg example. If you do choose this option you may need a little less milk alternative in the cake mixture so bear that in mind.

How to make a flax egg

to make 1 flax egg you need the following ingredients:
– 1tbsp ground flax seed
– 3tbsp water
– 1tsp psyllium husk (optional but does add elasticity to baking)

Simply add all ingredients to a glass and stir before measuring out the other recipe ingredients, by the time you come to use your ‘egg’ mixture it will have thickened to a frog-spawn consistency (thicker if you added psyllium husk)

Then just add to your baking as you would an egg. For 2 eggs double the ingredients but note that recipes that require more than two eggs may fail due to lack of support in the structure.

Can I make this cake just gluten free?

Absolutely, you can make this simply gluten free and add all the eggs and dairy you want. Well, not all the eggs and dairy, that would be silly!

If you’re sticking to the same quantities for a 12 slice 20cm cake, add two eggs, normal butter, normal milk, any chocolate you please and an extra splash of milk in the ganache-style icing.

TOP TIP: as you’re adding eggs you’ll need to add less milk to the cake so try just 50ml of milk instead of 100ml and take it from there. You need the cake mixture to be a thick dropping consistency.

Chocolate Orange Cake made gluten free, dairy free and egg free

How long will this Chocolate Orange Cake keep?

This cake keeps fairly well when stored in a Tupperware container for up to three days. The cake you see picture below was two days old and I zapped it in the microwave for 10 seconds and added squirty vegan cream. As you can see the ganache icing started to melt a little so it was super tasty and more like a pudding. Other serving suggestions for a slightly older cake would be with custard, because custard and cake makes everything alright doesn’t it?

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Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Orange Cake made gluten free, dairy free and egg free

Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Cake

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Superbly moist and the perfect addition to an afternoon tea table, this simple to make gluten free and dairy free Chocolate Orange Cake will have family coming back for more time and time again. It also has no eggs so is vegan too.
4.5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Tea Time
Cuisine Free From – gluten and vegan
Servings 12
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the chocolate orange cake

  • 250 g self raising gluten free flour
  • 150 g golden caster sugar
  • 150 g dairy free butter I use Flora plant butter blocks
  • 60 g cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or linseed
  • 100 ml soya milk or your preferred dairy free milk alternative
  • 100 ml orange juice if using fresh oranges, keep the zest too
  • orange extract optional but adds extra flavour

For the chocolate orange icing

  • 100 g dark chocolate I use an orange flavoured chocolate
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 60 g dairy free spread
  • 60 g mixed candied peel optional but adds flavour
  • 1 tbsp soya milk or alternative
  • orange extract optional to add extra flavour

Optional toasted orange slices

  • 1 small orange or use a clementine.
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Pop the oven on to preheat at 200°C | 180°C fan | 350°F | Gas 4
  • In a large mixing bowl add the caster sugar and dairy free 'butter' and beat to combine.
  • In a medium jug measure the milk alternative and orange juice (the liquid may thicken a little, this is fine)
  • To the beaten sugar and butter, add the flaxseeds and cocoa powder. Beat again to thoroughly incorporate.
  • Next add the orange and 'milk' liquid and start spooning in the measured flour. Take out any frustration on the cake batter and beat like crazy until you've added all the flour – this is a throw it in the bowl kind of recipe, my favourite kind!
  • Dollop the cake batter into a prepared greased and lined tin, I used a loose bottom 20cm cake tin. Tap the tin to level out the mixture, if it's being stubborn use at wet spoon or spatula to smooth to the edges of the tin.
  • Bake for 20-22mins, it's ready when it smells awesome and is springy to the touch.
    TOP TIP: this cake can go from moist to dry quite quickly so air on the side of it feeling ever so slightly underdone. it will continue to set on the cool rack.
    Allow to cool completely before proceeding to the icing stage.

To make the icing

  • For the best results do this using a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  • Add the dark chocolate and 'butter' to the bowl and allow to melt, no need to stir at this point, use the time to tidy up a bit!
  • Next sieve in the measured icing sugar and add the mixed peel if using.
  • Now you're going to think it's gone horribly wrong – so add the tablespoon of 'milk' and a few drops of orange extract and stir.
    To your relief the chocolate orange icing should appear glossy like a ganache.
  • Smooth the icing over the cooled cake making sure you tease it to the edges.

To make the optional topping

  • Simply slice your orange and pat dry with some kitchen towel.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet – I always use a silicone baking mat
  • Sprinkle each slice liberally with icing sugar, I mean until it's almost hidden!
  • Pop the baking sheet under a hot grill and keep a watchful eye to prevent burning. Once toasted remove and allow to cool before removing and adding to cooling rack.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Orange Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
364
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
127
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
197
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
5
g
20
%
Sugar
 
31
g
34
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
267
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chocolate, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Orange, Vegan
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  1. Anonymous says

    04/06/2020 at 4:08 pm

    Can you make this without chia seeds?

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/06/2020 at 10:54 am

      Yes of course, the chia is to replace the egg for those who cannot have egg or wish to make a vegan cake. If you still need an egg free version you could use ground flax seed, alternatively use a good old fashioned egg – thanks for commenting and let me know if you made it. Rebecca x

      Reply
  2. Nat @ Intolerant Gourmand says

    01/03/2018 at 4:17 pm

    Oh my word does this cake sound good!!! And I don’t do chocolate cake, but you had me at chocolate and orange, such a winning combo!! x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      01/03/2018 at 11:43 pm

      I miss Terrys Chocolate Oranges sooooo much..this cake satisfies the those cravings for sure! xxx

      Reply
  3. Kate - gluten free alchemist says

    28/01/2018 at 3:51 pm

    I NEED this NOW! It looks so delicious and would make me very happy! xx

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      28/01/2018 at 4:40 pm

      Name the date and we’ll have a slice and a cuppa together sweetie, your place or mine? xxx

      Reply
  4. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    26/01/2018 at 1:49 pm

    Ooh how absolutely delicious does this look! I adore chocolate orange bekes! It’s definitely one of my favourite flavour combos – if not THE favourite. And that chocolate icing – such a gorgeous shine!
    Angela x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      28/01/2018 at 12:14 am

      Thank you sweetheart, it’s super-dooper delicious! I miss Terrys Chocolate Orange sooooo much ;-)

      Reply
  5. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    22/01/2018 at 1:16 pm

    Chocolate orange has to be my all time favourite chocolate combination. I would love a big slice of this cake please! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

    Reply
  6. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    21/01/2018 at 3:49 pm

    Your cake looks so gooey and moist! And chocolate orange is my favourite!

    Reply
  7. Julie says

    20/01/2018 at 6:35 pm

    Oh wow, your chocolate orange cake look utterly fabulous. Please send some over I’m in deperate need of tea and cake. Commenting as BritMums Baking Round-up editor. :) xx

    Reply
  8. Mel says

    19/01/2018 at 12:54 am

    Is there no end to your talent, lady? This cake looks absolutely amazing! Just replace the orange with coffee for me and I’ll love you forever (especially if you serve a strong cup of coffee with it hahaha!). I love the fact you’re encouraging your readership to take out their frustration on the cake batter: a bit of baking therapy never hurt anyone! Oh, and thanks for joining in with #FreeFromFridays.

    Reply
  9. Corina Blum says

    17/01/2018 at 1:10 pm

    I think chocolate and orange is a fantastic combination and I know we would all love this cake!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      17/01/2018 at 3:46 pm

      Thank you Corina, it’s a real winner x

      Reply
  10. Mandy says

    16/01/2018 at 9:47 pm

    That looks so good! I’m eating vegan at the moment and was doing fine but the last few days I’ve really been craving a big slice of something unhealthy – this looks like it would be just the solution.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      17/01/2018 at 3:48 pm

      Haha, think that’s a compliment! The good thing about my blog is that it’s a little bit of naughty to balance the universe…just depends on how naughty you want to be ;-)

      Reply
  11. Vicki Montague says

    15/01/2018 at 9:41 pm

    Ooo…I so need a slice of this now! I really wish I hadn’t come and looked ;)!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      15/01/2018 at 10:19 pm

      Haha, sorry about that, not the best when you’re avoiding sugar and carbs ;-)

      Reply
  12. nicole says

    15/01/2018 at 1:33 pm

    Yum! I recently tried a chocolate and sweet potato cake that surprised me with its moist flavor. Orange sounds like something I might enjoy even more, though…or maybe a combination, since I seem to have trouble following recipes as they are written these days!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      15/01/2018 at 2:03 pm

      LOVE IT! and that is exactly how loads of my recipes start…finding a recipe I like the look of, veering off in a totally different direction and creating something awesome (not always, though, boy have their been some disasters!) Let me know how you get on, I’d love to see photos, you can tag me in tweets or on Facebook :-)

      Reply

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