Orange snack cakes without milk and butter are the perfect solution when you want something soft, fragrant and super easy to make.
They really take just a few minutes, with ingredients you already have in the pantry, and the result is light but full of flavor thanks to the fresh orange scent. I made a batch for my son’s school and it was a success!
Plus, they are naturally lactose-free, so they’re perfect for those with intolerances or for a healthy, light snack.
And the best part? You can make them in advance, shape them as you like and store them in the freezer, as I did, so you always have a ready breakfast or snack when needed.
Find out how to make them!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Autumn, Summer, Autumn
- Energy 168.53 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 27.55 (g) of which sugars 12.92 (g)
- Proteins 3.09 (g)
- Fat 5.96 (g) of which saturated 1.13 (g)of which unsaturated 4.62 (g)
- Fibers 2.65 (g)
- Sodium 144.37 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 60 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 for Orange Snack Cakes without Milk and Butter
- 4 oranges
- 3 eggs (medium)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (about 140 g)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (about 70 ml)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 7/8 cup all-purpose flour (about 230 g)
- 1/3 cup potato starch (or cornstarch, about 50 g)
- pinch salt
- as needed powdered sugar (for decorating)
Tools for Orange Snack Cakes without Milk and Butter
- 1 Mixer electric mixer
- 1 Muffin pan muffin pan
- 1 Citrus juicer citrus juicer
- 1 Batter dispenser batter dispenser
Steps for Orange Snack Cakes without Milk and Butter
Start by washing the oranges well and juicing them with the citrus juicer. Set the juice aside.
In a bowl, break the eggs and beat them with the electric mixer together with the sugar. Keep mixing with the electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and frothy; at this point add the vegetable oil and continue beating with the whisks.
Now, keeping the mixer at medium speed, add the flour, baking powder and cornstarch little by little until everything is well incorporated into the batter.
To finish, add the orange juice in a thin stream. The batter will be semi-thick; complete with the pinch of salt.
Pour the batter into the molds you prefer, whether muffin tins, bar molds or mini loaf pans, and bake in a conventional oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes. Before removing from the oven, perform the toothpick test.
Once slightly cooled, you can dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Various tips
To make this cake even more fragrant, in addition to the orange juice you can also add grated orange and lemon zest or a little vanilla powder.
Food organizer tips – Questions and Answers
How do I store the orange snack cakes?
Once cooled, you can keep them at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container, preferably with a sheet of absorbent paper at the bottom to avoid humidity. If you want to extend their freshness, the freezer is your best ally.
How do I freeze the orange snack cakes?
Freeze them in portions, wrapped individually in parchment paper and then placed in space-saving freezer bags. When needed, simply take them out the night before (or heat them for a few seconds) and they will return soft and fragrant like freshly baked.
