Vegan Chocolate Orange Marble Cake with Protein-Infused Ganache

Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this Vegan Chocolate Orange Marble Cake, a scrumptious dessert that combines the zestiness of orange with the richness of chocolate. The cake features a light and fluffy orange sponge, made with self-raising flour and enhanced with vegan vanilla protein powder for an added protein boost. The incorporation of dairy-free milk, yogurt, neutral oil, orange extract, and zest ensures a moist and flavorful base. In contrast, the chocolate sponge, made with a simple cocoa paste, adds a deep chocolatey dimension. The cake is artistically swirled to create a beautiful marble effect. Topping this exquisite cake is a smooth chocolate orange ganache, made from dark chocolate orange and coconut cream, providing a luxurious and creamy finish. This cake is perfect for those who adore the classic combination of chocolate and orange and seek a vegan dessert that’s both delicious and visually appealing.

Ingredients:

• Orange Sponge:
  • 150g self-raising flour
  • 50g vegan vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 100g sugar
  • 200g dairy-free milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar
  • 65g dairy-free yogurt
  • 50g neutral oil
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • Zest from 1 orange
• Chocolate Sponge:
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
• Ganache:
  • 200g dark chocolate orange
  • 200g coconut cream

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease a bundt pan.
2. Combine dairy-free milk with vinegar and set aside to thicken.
3. Sift together flour, protein powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl.
4. Mix wet ingredients (thickened milk mixture, yogurt, oil, orange extract, zest) in another bowl.
5. Combine wet ingredients with dry, stirring gently.
6. Make a cocoa paste with cocoa powder and warm water. Mix 1/3 of the orange batter with this paste.
7. Alternate spooning orange and chocolate batters into the bundt pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. For the ganache, heat coconut cream and pour it over the dark chocolate orange, mixing until smooth.
10. Allow the ganache to cool and thicken.
11. Once the cake has cooled, pour the ganache over the top.

Enjoy this Vegan Chocolate Orange Marble Cake, a perfect treat for those who love a blend of citrusy and chocolatey flavors!