Eggless Orange Pound Cake: a simple, soft, and fragrant cake perfect for breakfast or a snack.
The eggless orange pound cake is a simple and quick dessert to prepare. The fresh orange perfectly complements the sweetness of the batter and the chocolate chips.
It’s an eggless cake, making it perfect for those who want a less rich but still delicious dessert.
It is made with few ingredients, all easily available. It’s a pantry dessert that everyone loves: adults and children.
Let’s see right away how to prepare the eggless orange pound cake.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Winter
- Energy 325.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 50.18 (g) of which sugars 27.52 (g)
- Proteins 4.67 (g)
- Fat 13.37 (g) of which saturated 2.11 (g)of which unsaturated 8.52 (g)
- Fibers 1.08 (g)
- Sodium 4.57 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 85 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 packet baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 5/8 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 orange (juiced)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (or chunks)
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Citrus Juicer
- 1 Loaf Pan
How to Prepare the Eggless Orange Pound Cake
In a bowl, add the baking powder, flour, sugar, milk, and sunflower oil. Stir with a spoon.
Add the freshly squeezed juice of one orange and mix until you obtain a smooth batter.
Add and mix in the chocolate chips or chunks.
Pour the batter into a previously buttered and floured loaf pan.
Bake in a hot, static oven at 356°F. Let it bake for about 35/40 minutes. Be sure to check the cooking times according to your oven by doing the toothpick test.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and if desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Storage
The pound cake can be stored at room temperature, under a cake dome or in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. It can also be frozen in portions: just let it thaw at room temperature or heat it slightly in the oven before serving.
FAQ
Can I replace the milk?
The milk can be replaced with a plant-based beverage for a completely vegan version.
Can I substitute the seed oil?
The seed oil can be replaced with coconut oil or melted butter.
Can I replace the chocolate chips?
They can be replaced with chopped nuts or raisins.
Can the orange be replaced?
It can be replaced with lemon juice for a fresher, more citrusy pound cake.
