Creates a delightful homemade alternative to store-bought orange-vanilla cake mix that is made from scratch using fresh ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, real orange zest, and vanilla extracts. This homemade version allows for a more personalized and flavorful cake mix, without the need for artificial additives or preservatives.
INGREDIENTS :
- 2/3 cup of non-bleached flour
- 2/3 cup of organic yogurt
- 1 large organic egg
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil
- 1/2 cup natural/organic sugar or organic maple syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh grated orange zest
Instructions:
First, mix egg and vanilla. Second, add yogurt and coconut oil. mix well
Add sugar, salt, baking soda, and flour in a medium-sized bowl.
Mix till all lumps are gone. Add orange zest last.
Prepare cake pan. brush with olive oil and line with parchment paper
Pour the mixture into the (8 inch x 8 inch) baking pan.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Bake for 30-35 minutes till top is golden brown.
Place on a cooling tray, and serve cooled with vanilla-orange icing.
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