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Gluten-Free Vegan Blood Orange Cake

A vibrant and zesty cake made with blood oranges, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or any sweetener of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 3-4 blood oranges)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, gluten-free flour blend, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the blood orange juice, zest, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until it’s fully blended.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Take care not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and evenly smooth out the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, and then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Once cooled, slice the cake and enjoy it as is or with a light drizzle of a simple blood orange glaze for an added touch!

Notes

Consider serving the cake with fresh whipped coconut cream, dairy-free vanilla ice cream, or chamomile tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.