Exploits of a Vegan Wannabe

I needed a little help with the post today so I am sharing the most decadent sounding recipe. My wrist injury has progressed and I had to have a very painful procedure to rule out/diagnose ruptured ligaments. I have been told that I have to have surgery, pins, and a cast for 10 weeks which doesn’t really fit into how I picture my Summer unfolding. My  procedure yesterday was the beginning of my second opinion. So, my wrist really hurts and I’m willing to say “Uncle” for today. I will keep you posted on the progress. In the meantime, I am going to send Sandy to the store (while I lay with Chloe in a medicated haze) for a bundt pan to create this amazing cake. I am crazy for dark chocolate and orange. If you make one too, let me know how yours turns out.

Have a delicious day.

Chocolate-Orange Cake
By: SusanV of Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (I used white whole wheat)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup soy yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel

Chocolate Icing:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 teaspoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/8 tsp. if double strength)
–plus extra orange juice as needed

Orange Icing:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/8 tsp. if double strength)
–plus extra orange juice as needed

Spray a Bundt cake pan with non-stick spray and dust it lightly with unsweetened cocoa. Preheat oven to 350F.

Make it Happen

Combine the flours, sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add the yogurt, vanilla, balsamic vinegar, water, and orange juice. Beat by hand or with a mixer on low speed just until well-combined, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the grated orange peel, and pour into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then invert it onto a serving platter and cool completely.

When the cake is cool, make the icings. For each icing, mix the ingredients in separate small bowls. One half teaspoon at a time, stir in enough extra orange juice to make a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the chocolate icing over the cake, wait a few minutes for it to set, and then drizzle the orange icing.

Have a delicious day.

Photos courtesy of FatFree Vegan Kitchen

Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, Fat Free Vegan Kitchen, going veg, plant based diet, plant strong, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan challenge, vegan chocolate orange cake, vegan dessert, vegan experience, vegan recipe, vegan wannabe