Vegan Orange Chocolate Chip Loaf Recipe
This Vegan Orange Chocolate Chip Loaf Recipe is a wonderfully soft and fluffy vegan loaf cake bursting with fresh orange flavour and chunks of dark chocolate. Finished with a simple zesty orange icing, this easy loaf is perfect for afternoon tea, lunchboxes or enjoying with a cup of coffee. If you love the classic combination of chocolate and orange, this recipe is sure to become a favourite.
TL;DR
- Soft vegan orange loaf packed with dark chocolate chunks.
- 100% vegan and dairy-free.
- Finished with a simple fresh orange icing.
- Easy to make with everyday ingredients.
- Serves 8.
- Perfect for afternoon tea, coffee breaks or sharing with family.
Vegan Orange Chocolate Chip Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 240g plain flour
- 150g caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 250ml soya milk
- 125ml sunflower oil
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 100g dairy-free dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 130g icing sugar
How to Make Vegan Orange Chocolate Chip Loaf Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat your oven to 175°C (345°F) and grease and line a loaf tin.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice for the icing.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, soya milk, sunflower oil, the remaining orange juice, vanilla extract and orange extract.
Add the plain flour and baking powder, folding gently until just combined.
Roughly chop the dairy-free dark chocolate into chunks and fold it evenly through the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and level the top.
Step 2: Bake
Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Allow the loaf to cool completely in the tin before decorating.
Step 3: Make the Orange Icing
Mix the reserved orange juice with the icing sugar until smooth.
Pour the icing evenly over the cooled loaf cake, allowing it to drip naturally down the sides.
Leave the icing to set before removing the loaf from the tin and slicing.
Top Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter, as this can make the loaf less light and fluffy.
- Toss the chocolate chunks in a teaspoon of flour before folding them into the batter to help prevent them sinking.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely before icing to stop the glaze melting.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavour.
Variations
- Add the zest of one orange for an even stronger citrus flavour.
- Swap the dark chocolate for dairy-free milk chocolate.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios or flaked almonds over the icing.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warming twist.
Serving Suggestions
This Orange Chocolate Chip Loaf is delicious served with tea or coffee, as an afternoon snack or as a simple dessert with vegan cream or dairy-free ice cream.
Storage
Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen, either whole or in slices, for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
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hourIngredients
240g Plain Flour
150g Caster Sugar
1 tbsp Baking Powder
250ml Soya Milk
125ml Sunflower Oil
3 tbsp Orange juice
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Orange Extract
100g Dairy Free Dark Chocolate
130g Icing Sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 175°c/345ºf and grease and line a loaf tin.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of orange juice for later. Mix the sugar, soya milk, oil, remaining orange juice, orange extract and vanilla in a large bowl. Gently fold in the flour and baking powder. Chop the chocolate into chunks and fold through the mixture. Pour into the loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes.
- Once the cake has cooled mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of Orange juice with the icing sugar and pour over the cake. Allow the icing to set slightly before removing from the loaf tin and slicing.
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