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    Home > Recipes > Cakes

    January 13, 2021

    Orange Marmalade Cake

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    What can I do with orange marmalade? 

    Well, there is the obvious - slather it on toast and scones and have it with evening tea. Then there is the Tash twist – bring all that irresistible citrus love into a cake. 

    So, that's what I did with my leftover jar of homemade marmalade. I baked it into a not-too-sweet, utterly moist orange marmalade cake. 

    The result was nothing less than an epicurean marvel. Each crumb was exploding with orange flavor with chunky bits of fruit rinds playing hide and seek in your mouth. 

    And did I mention the recipe was easy and quick? Thus making it a perfect #TAFEverydayCake!

    Orange Marmalade Cake| Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe

    How to make orange marmalade cake?

    The cake has a melt-in-the-mouth texture. It is not heavy like a hefty pound cake. It's light and airy like a sponge cake. 

    • Flour, almond meal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder get sifted well in one bowl.

    The almond meal adds a nutty note to the cake and amplifies the cake's texture. 

    • Whisk in raw sugar and set the dry ingredients aside. 
    • In another bowl, mix well coconut oil, yogurt, vanilla extract, and homemade orange marmalade.

    The yogurt gives it an unbelievably moist crumb, and the marmalade makes its bursts with sharp, citrus flavor.

    • With a spatula, lightly mix the wet ingredients into the dry. 

    Quick note:

    Mix the ingredients so that everything is nicely moistened and you don't see any dry, white streaks. But do not overbeat the batter. In the end, you'll have a thickish consistency. 

    Orange Marmalade Cake|  Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe

    Serving the orange marmalade cake

    Pour the cake into your prepared Bundt pan. (I talk tricks to getting a cake out of a Bundt without half of it sticking to the pan sides here.) 

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes and then do a skewer test. When you insert it in the center of the cake, a few moist crumbs should be attached to it. 

    Let the cake cool completely, so it loosens from the pan sides. Take it out, and then serve:

    • As-is, Bundt pan cakes are a marvel all on their own and don't need any adornments. 
    • With a dusting of icing sugar. The white snow looks pretty as a picture with orange specks visible in each slice.
    Orange Marmalade Cake|  Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe

    Like I did, with a coating of chocolate glaze. It's ridiculously easy to make the glaze. Melt any dark chocolate you fancy with coconut milk till you have a thick, glossy mixture. Pour it on the orange marmalade cake, let it set, and then serve. 

    Both the glaze and the marmalade contribute an undertone of bitter flavor to the spongy cake, giving the citrusy base more dimension and body. And no, neither the orange flavor nor the bitterness is overwhelming. 

    Surprisingly, the airy cake has a very delicate savor. The orange peels balance the sweetness bringing a gorgeous brightness to every mouthful. 

    Orange Marmalade Cake|  Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe

    Variations of the marmalade cake recipe

    I prefer to bake with raw sugar. But if all you have is regular, white sugar, please go ahead and utilize it. 

    In case you want to bump up the orangey essence of the cake, use:

    • A teaspoon of orange zest.
    • Or some pure orange extract. 

    I didn't feel the need to because my homemade marmalade packed enough of a citrus punch.

    Easy Orange Marmalade | How to make orange marmalade

    Can you use store-bought marmalade for the cake?

    Of course, you can. A pot of store-bought marmalade will work fantastically for the cake. There is just one condition – find the right orange marmalade. 

    Which one is that? A thick-cut marmalade where you can see the orange peels and actually taste them. 

    Part of the magic of orange marmalade cake is the texture you get from the fruit's peel and rinds. You'll achieve it either with homemade marmalade or a thick-cut one. 

    Orange Marmalade Cake| Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe

    How to make vegan orange marmalade cake?

    The cake recipe is already eggless. To make it vegan, use coconut yogurt. 

    What oil can you use for the cake?

    If you don't have coconut oil, use any neutral-tasting oil. I won't recommend olive oil because you want the marmalade to shine through. Olive oil has a strong flavor. You need something lighter. 

    My orange marmalade cake lasted three days and because it's so cold here I didn't even need to refrigerate it. And by the way, the very last piece remained just as soft as the first one!

    Orange Marmalade Cake|  Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe

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    Orange Marmalade Cake| Easy eggless marmalade cake recipe
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    4 from 4 votes

    Orange Marmalade Cake

    Easy eggless orange marmalade cake - exploding with orange flavor with chunky bits of fruit rinds playing hide and seek in your mouth.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: orange marmalade cake, marmalade cake
    Servings: 10 Slices
    Calories:
    Author: Natasha Minocha

    Ingredients

    • 1 3/4 cup / ( 235 gms) Wholewheat flour
    • 1/2 cup / (50 gms) Almond meal
    • 2 tsp Baking powder
    • 3/4 tsp Baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 3/4 cup / (140 gms) Raw sugar You can use regular white sugar.
    • 1/3 cup / (65 gms) Coconut oil You can use any neutral-tasting vegetable oil
    • 1 1/2 cup/ (380 ml) Plain yogurt You can use Greek yogurt too.
    • 1/2 cup / ( 155 gms) Orange marmalade
    • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

    Chocolate Glaze

    • 1/3 cup Coconut milk You can use regular milk too.
    • 1/4 cup Dark chocolate 70%

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease a bundt pan or an 8" or 9" cake tin very well.
    • In a large bowl, sift together, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Whisk in almond meal. You can make your own almond meal by grinding soaked, peeled almonds in a coffee grinder.
    • Stir in the raw sugar.
    • In another bowl, whisk the yogurt, oil, marmalade, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix well, but please don't overmix.
    • You will get a thick batter. Pour into the prepared pan.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is light golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
    • Let the cake rest for 15-20 minutes, before turning it out on a cooling rack.
    • Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake. Let it set for a few minutes. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

    Chocolate Glaze

    • Heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan. Once it comes to a gentle simmer. Take it off the heat. Add chocolate. Whisk well until you get a smooth, glossy mixture.
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    Comments

    1. Mitali Daryani says

      January 16, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      1 star
      This was terrible! I have made the almond honey cake a few times and its a favorite but this one was such a disappointment. Dense, and flat. Maybe AP flour instead of WW would work better. What a waste of ingredients!

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        January 17, 2021 at 11:26 am

        Oh no, Mitali! I'm so sorry this recipe didn't work out for you. But thank you very much for trying it out though. ????

        Reply
    2. Easyfoodsmith says

      January 16, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      I have made orange cake with lots of orange zest and it turns out delicious but I am sure your cake with marmalade would have brought out the zesty flavours so much better.

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        January 17, 2021 at 11:16 am

        Hi Taruna, yes, marmalade really brings forth the flavors and keeps the cake nicely moist too! xoxo

        Reply
    3. Paula says

      February 22, 2021 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter and I made this over the weekend and finished it so quickly! Such a beautiful, soft and zesty cake.

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        February 22, 2021 at 10:23 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that, Paula! Thank you for trying xx

        Reply
    4. Karen Casarella says

      February 23, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this after making your orange marmalade recipe, everyone loved it! Really simple and good

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        February 23, 2021 at 2:08 pm

        Wow, thanks for trying both recipes, Karen! So happy you guys enjoyed it xx

        Reply
    5. v says

      May 11, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      I just baked it this afternoon! it was moist and heavenly. thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        May 14, 2021 at 10:48 am

        Wow! Thank you, Vandana! So lovely to hear that. Thank you for following along, really appreciate it. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Mosam says

      August 22, 2021 at 1:31 am

      Can I make this with all purpose flour? I don’t have whole wheat flour

      Reply
      • Natasha Minocha says

        August 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm

        Yes, absolutely! All-purpose flour will work very well too.

        Reply

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