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    Home » Vegan Baking and Sweets

    Chocolate, Orange, and Almond Olive Oil Cake

    Published: Jan 29, 2014 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you have ground almonds in your freezer, as I usually do, it takes almost no time to prep. But don’t rush the baking and final steps: it is important to bake the cake until it is dark golden-brown for the best texture, and to sprinkle a layer of chopped almonds on the serving plate so that the bottom of the cake doesn’t stick to the plate. This recipe calls for two kinds of almonds, unpeeled sweet whole almonds and Marcona almonds from Spain, but you can use all sweet almonds if that’s what you have on hand. In that case, sprinkle a little more flaked salt over the top of the cake since Marcona almonds are already salted and fried in oil when you buy them.


    To highlight the taste of the olive oil in the cake, use one of the more pungent varieties. Just make sure you select oil that you really like, since you will taste it even after the cake is baked Recipe from Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy Free Desserts* by Fran Costigan © 2013, Running Press. Reprinted by permission. Photos by Kate Lewis.

    Makes one (8 ½ -inch / 21-cm) Cake, 8  to 10 servings

    • 3 ⁄4 cup (99 g) organic all-purpose flour
    • 1⁄2 cup (70 g) organic whole wheat pastry flour
    • 3 ⁄4 cup (159 g) organic granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
    • 1⁄2 cup (60 g) ground roasted unpeeled whole almonds, divided
    • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
    • 1⁄3 cup (80 ml) fruity olive oil, such as arbequina
    • Finely grated zest of 2 large oranges, preferably organic
    • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon pure almond extract
    • 1 recipe Chocolate Orange Glaze
    • 1 ounce (28 g) Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped,
      or use more whole almonds chopped and sprinkled with sea salt
    • Flaked sea salt, for serving (optional)

    Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 350°F (180°C). Oil the cake pan and line the bottom with a parchment circle. Do not oil the parchment.

    Place a wire mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Add the all-purpose flour, pastry flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder to the strainer and stir with a whisk to sift the ingredients into the bowl. (If any small bits remain in the strainer, add them to the mixture in the bowl.)

    Add 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the ground almonds and stir with a wire whisk to combine and aerate the mixture.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, oil, zest, vinegar, and vanilla and almond extracts until completely combined. Immediately pour into the dry mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth.

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Rotate the pan to level the batter and tap it lightly on the counter. Bake for 43 to 45 minutes or until the cake is dark golden-brown, the sides have started to pull away from the pan, and a wooden toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. The cake will have risen considerably, but will become more compact as it cools.

    Place the pan on a wire rack. Carefully run a thin knife between the cake and the inside of the pan. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert the cake onto the rack. Remove the bottom of the pan and the parchment paper. If the bottom of the cake feels very wet, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the reserved ground almonds, pressing lightly so they adhere. Cool the cake completely without inverting it. Make the glaze while the cake cools.

    Assemble The Cake
    Sprinkle a serving plate with the remaining ground whole almonds. The almonds will keep the moist cake from sticking to the plate. Slide a 9-inch / 23-cm cardboard cake board under the cake and gently slide the cake off the board onto the plate. It will be bottom side up.

    Drizzle or spread the Chocolate Orange Glaze on top of the cake and sprinkle with the Marcona almonds. Refrigerate the cake until the glaze is set.

    Serving
    Slice the cake cold but serve at room temperature with the optional sprinkling of flaked sea salt. Drizzle the plates with olive oil if using.

    Keeping
    I like the texture and flavor of the cake best the day it is made, but the cake will hold overnight at room temperature loosely wrapped in parchment. The cake freezes well for up to one month with no loss of flavor, but do not add the chopped nuts until the cake is defrosted.

    Wrap the cake tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap and slip it into a large zipper-lock bag. Defrost the cake unwrapped. Refrigerate the glaze in a covered container for up to three days. Allow the glaze to return to room temperature before using.

    Chocolate Orange Glaze

     

    Chocolate Orange Glaze
    Drizzling this quick glaze over any simple cake will make a drab winter day—heck, any day—brighter. It’s an added bonus that the juice makes this glaze lower in fat than those made with nondairy milks, and that it contains no added sugar. Choose an orange large enough and it alone might yield enough juice and zest for the recipe.

    Makes 2 ⁄3 Cup (160 ml)

    • Finely grated zest of 1 large organic orange
    • 1⁄4 cup  (60 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice, strained
    • 3 1⁄2 ounces (99 g) dark chocolate (70 to 72%), very finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fruity extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1⁄8 teaspoon fine sea salt

    Combine the zest, orange juice, and chocolate in a small saucepan. Cook over the lowest heat until the chocolate begins to melt. Remove from the heat and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the glaze is smooth.

    Stir the olive oil, vanilla, and salt into the glaze. Pour into a bowl and allow the glaze to thicken at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes or until the glaze has set enough to coat a spoon thickly. Stir a few times before using.

    Keeping
    Refrigerate the glaze in a covered container for up to three days. Allow the glaze to return to room temperature before using, or warm it in a water bath.

    *This post contains affiliate links. If the product is purchased by linking through this review, VegKitchen receives a modest commission, which helps maintain our site and helps it to continue growing!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Samad Islam says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Thanksfor this recipe. My family has been trying new dessert recipes going to make this for the superbowl. I cant wait you always have great recipes.

    2. Caroline Brost says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      This looks wonderful. I can't wait to try it!

    3. Jim says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      Mmmm.... Chocolate...

    4. Brian Heess says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Wow, excellent ingredient list. This will be tasty, thank you!

    5. Trisha Schnatterly says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      This looks WONDERFUL. My favorite combo or orange and chocolate!

    6. Lea Harrison says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Looks so good! I'm drooling.

    7. Cathy says

      January 31, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Yummee. Thank you for the recipe.

    8. s. coates says

      January 31, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      This sounds so yummy. ..gues who's making thos for Valentine's. .this girl! !

    9. Joni Beam says

      January 31, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      This looks sooooo good! I will be trying this!

    10. lalon holland says

      January 31, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      I think I'll be making this tomorrow!

    11. yaela kolberg says

      January 31, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      This looks like something I should try to make.

    12. Kathleen O'Neill says

      January 31, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      This looks and sounds incredible, and I'm diligently take note of the recipe--even though I can't recall even successfully making a brownies from a boxed mix. I'll just overlook that.

      I read the first line about ground almonds in the freezer, and thought "Who on earth has ground almonds in the freezer?" Obviously not the same people whose freezer is stuffed with Weight Watcher dinners and food that, if you're honest, you'll admit you will never in a million years consume.

      I have a friend who is vegan, but not much into major cooking. This is something I really have to try to make for her.

    13. Jamie W. says

      January 31, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      See? There are no limitations when eating a vegan diet...this recipe proves it!

    14. SallyT says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      I always have ground almonds in the freezer. They are a staple in the Aussie kitchen. I've got everything on hand except the fresh orange juice. Looks great!

    15. Judy says

      January 31, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      Yay!

    16. L. McCullough says

      January 31, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      sounds yummy!

    17. Ellen says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      This cake looks delicious and I can't wait to try it next weekend. I've been eating quite a bit flourless chcolate cake lately and this cake looks like a yummy change!!

    18. Randy P says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      This cakes looks incredible and I can't wait to make it!

    19. Diane T. says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Salivating just thinking about it. Can't wait to make.

    20. Carrie says

      January 31, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      This cake looks yummy! I am so looking forward to making it! Thanks

    21. Nicole says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:09 am

      This would be a great book for me a new vegan who is married to a non vegan chocoholic!!

    22. Daniella says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:09 am

      This looks amazing! I am making this tomorrow, for sure 🙂

    23. Mara Winders says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:09 am

      I will definitely be trying this!

    24. Eva says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Can't wait to try it!

    25. L.M. Ashley says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:12 am

      Looks delicious.

    26. Morgan says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:12 am

      This looks amazing!

    27. Jessica s. says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      I can't wait to cook this for my non vegan friends and blow their minds!! maybe I'll even get some converts!

    28. Lindsay says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Can't wait to try this!! Looks amazing!

    29. Deb says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Oh, for the smallest piece of chocolate cake can make life's daily troubles melt away.

    30. Jenifer says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      This sounds delicious!

    31. Rachel says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      I'm always looking for new fun recipes to try for my vegan cafe, this looks amazing!

    32. Anna says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:13 am

      The books cover photo looks scrumptious!!!! Will really enjoy making this when I win!!

    33. Chelsea s says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:14 am

      This sounds beyond incredible!

    34. Rhea says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Looks delicious!

    35. Katrina says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Boy--I was just talking about this book yesterday to colleagues at work. I even stopped by the bookstore on the way home to admire it (again). I've been dying to try it since I heard it reviewed on Our Hen House! This recipe sounds ridiculously wonderful.

    36. susan says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:15 am

      I can't wait to try this - looks YUMMY!!

    37. Alexandra says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:16 am

      I have to remember that just because it's vegan, doesn't mean I can eat the whole cake ;P

    38. Marta says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:16 am

      No, seriously, doesn't matter if it's linked to a fb contest or not, I WANT TO TRY IT! I'm a beginner vegetarian, haven't try many veggie deserts yet but this one looks absolutely amazing and it looks like it's easy to made to. I am pinning it for later

    39. Donna says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Should not be drooling this early in the morning, but i am! Can't wait to try this!

    40. Becky says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Wow! This looks incredible! I needed a really great chocolate cake recipe!

    41. Windi says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:17 am

      love finding recipes like this. A new one that I think will be a hit at work.

    42. Tamara says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Wow this looks incredible!

    43. Melissa B. says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Looks amazing, can not wait to try!!

    44. kathy says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:19 am

      I love chocolate, particularly dark chocolate! But I'm wondering if there is a way to substitute out the large quantity of oil in this recipe?

    45. Jacqualynn Melfi says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Well that looks completely yummy! Chocolate and orange is such a fantastic combo...can't wait to try it!

    46. Carlton says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:20 am

      What a heavenly combination ..orange and chocolate! I can only imagine what other deliciousness is in Fran's gorgeous book!

    47. Cheryl Ooton-Krebs says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Looks yummy!!! Hope I win!!

    48. Jean Charette says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:21 am

      This looks amazing! Does anyone know how I can use leftover almond pulp from making milk for this recipe?

    49. Colleen says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Oh, I am so leaving this recipe up on the screen this morning - hoping a certain someone will see it and make it for my birthday today...hint, hint, hint...

    50. Yvette says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Looks so yummy! I will try this very soon.

    51. Sharon Herbitter says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:22 am

      This looks amazing. The picture on the book's cover looks amazing. Now I need chocolate!

    52. Shari Cornett says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Yummo!!!

    53. Diana says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:23 am

      This looks fabulous!!!

    54. jennae says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:23 am

      I need this cake and this cookbook in my life! I adore making sweet treats and am a self confessed chocoholic although I can rarley eat any of my creations as they contain alot of ingredients that upset my stomach... but with a copy of the vegan chocolate book I can truly have my cake and eat it too 😀

    55. Mindy says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Oh my! This sounds amazing! I can't wait to make it!

    56. Jessica says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:23 am

      This looks OINK DELISH! Of course, without the oink!! I can't wait to add this to my Vegan collection of goodies!

    57. Crystal says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:23 am

      I would love to win this book! I own it already but would love to gift it to a friend who is in her first year as a vegan...

    58. Cherie O says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:24 am

      This sounds absolutely heavenly! I WANT THIS! 😉

    59. Kevin says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Wow I'm defiantly trying this for my love on valentines day. Perfect timing.

    60. Justine says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:24 am

      this looks wonderful, really must try this soon as a change from vegan fruitcakes that i love

    61. Diana Gellatly says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Love your recipes!!! Thanks for posting them for us.

    62. Tina. says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Can't wait to try this!

    63. lee says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:26 am

      i have made this cake with amazing success, & it is DELICIOUS. i have been an amazing home baker for many years (one of the few things i pat myself on the back for... but savory cooking? MEEP! not so much)... anyways, since becoming vegan (& it's been quite a while now) i find new baking recipes harder & harder to find, especially chocolate... coming up with my own vegan alterations have been mostly unsuccessful. like, my infamous "chocolate hockey puck" & the "black matter birthday cake" attempt. so. if i'm not chosen (totally cool) i'll at least have a cookbook on my "get" list.

    64. Linda Scherer says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:26 am

      chocolate, chocolate, chocolate....who doesn't love it. That cake looks amazing....YUM

    65. Patty Moody says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:27 am

      One of my downfalls is chocolate cake, and this one looks absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing! Going in my recipes folder, my pinterest board and hopefully my mouth very soon! ~

    66. Heather says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:27 am

      So creative! I'll be making this!!

    67. Christina says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I would love this book!

    68. Jen says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:29 am

      This is heavenly baking, and I want to treat my friends and family with such love in the things I bake

    69. Christine G. says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Love chocolate anytime of day. Cake for breakfast? Sure!!!

    70. Amy says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Yummmmmmy!

    71. Robyn Roberts says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:32 am

      If I had to give up chocolate I could never be Vegan. 🙂

    72. Marsha Bashline says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:32 am

      This sounds like just what I am looking for. Thanks for the chance to win the cookbook.

    73. Rosie says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Yummy!!!!

    74. Sherry says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Wow this looks decadent. I am new to vegan and excited to try a yummy cake

    75. Beverly says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:35 am

      This looks interesting. I've found a lot of vegan desserts that are dry and miserable--this definitely isn't one of those!

    76. Maria says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Mmmmmm......make and taste the superior!!!!

    77. Sheena says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Looks great 🙂

    78. craig jackson says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Give me the Chocolate and nobody gets hurt , looks simply divine !!!

    79. Kelly says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Looks amazing!

    80. Kathryn mussack says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Looks soooo delicious!!

    81. Carrie Jess says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:38 am

      OMGosh that looks scrumptious!!!!
      Have to try your recipe!

    82. Peggy McCoy says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Oh. My. There are no words.

    83. Samantha Jordan says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:41 am

      DROOOOOOOOL!!!!! Oh lordy!

    84. Rita says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Your cake looks amazing. I haven't tried a cake yet, this looks like the one to try. Would love to win your cookbook

    85. Judy says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Looks amazing. I wonder if it can be made with gluten free flours?

    86. Karen says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:43 am

      There is nothing more decadent than chocolate and orange together... Add almonds? Wow!

    87. Hilary says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:44 am

      My ten year old daughter is allergic to milk. It is so hard to find vegan desserts !!!! This looks amazing !!!

    88. Connie says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:44 am

      This looks absolutely delicious!!!

    89. Clover Cloud-Pitt says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Can't wait to make this cake and win a copy of this book! 😉

    90. Claudia says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:50 am

      Wow, this looks amazing!!!

    91. Pamela says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:50 am

      The cake looks awesomely (it's that a word,lol) delicious. Since becoming a vegan I've been missing delicious deserts and this book would allow me to make my own. I WANT IT. 🙂

    92. Lauren says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Looks amazing! I have to make this and surprise my family:) they will love it

    93. Jessey says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:51 am

      This recipe looks delicious! My love for chocolate is only matched by my love for new vegan cookbooks!

    94. Trish says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:52 am

      I needed something sweet to make for my sweetheart!

    95. Gisele says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Chocolate and orange is a sublime combination! I am definitely going to try this. Thank you!

    96. samar says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:59 am

      looks nice i will do it to my vegan daughter

    97. Deedee says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:03 am

      Can't wait to make this. i have been trying to teach my Grand kids vegan is fun and good, recipies like this prove it. And I love love love chocolate. ;-)'

    98. kathryn ward says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Deliciosa!

    99. Rebecca says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:04 am

      I <3 vegan cake. I make them ever year for family celebrations. The only cake I eat.

    100. Aimee says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:05 am

      Making the switch to raising a vegan family of 4 kids under 6, was a challenge for my husband and I. Coming up with delicious recipes wasn't easy. The kids took to the change without hesitation but it's always nice to find new recipes to expand our repertoire of flavors at the table. I look forward to trying this cake out, and would love to win a copy of your book. Thanks!

    101. Carrie says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Looks amazing!!

    102. Sarah Jenny says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:11 am

      This looks decadent! The citrus from the orange would pair really well with a dark chocolate!

    103. Kerry says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Looks delicious! Will definitely try this recipe.

    104. Amanda says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:12 am

      What an inspiration for V-day! My husband doesn't even know what's in store for him!

    105. Tami says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:12 am

      I have been tempted for some time to bake an olive oil cake. This recipe is The One! Will give it a go. Thanks!

    106. Jennifer says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:12 am

      One cup of Chocolate Orange Glaze please! This cake looks elegant and tasty wrapped in one and clearly tha glaze on the top sounds amazing.

    107. Heidi Efner says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:14 am

      I just plain WANT this book, Nava!

    108. nathberthod says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Marry me!

    109. Lisa M says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:16 am

      I really want this book!

    110. Wendy says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:19 am

      yum!! can't wait to try more recipes!

    111. Liga says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Looks amazing! Would never tell its vegan!!!

    112. Shylah Cushman says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:20 am

      Looks amazing!

    113. Fra says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:26 am

      I baked this a was amazing! Want more recipes from this book please!

    114. Katie says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Everything looks so good I can almost taste it just by the photo!

    115. Laurie Magorian says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:28 am

      What could possibly be sweeter than having this book before Valentine's Day!?!! <3

    116. icey says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Very interesting! !
      Wanna try it 🙂

    117. puck says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Wow- this looks superb! I will give it a try!

    118. Deborah says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Decadent indeed, will be making this for Valentines Day!

    119. Diane Thomas says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Makes me want to get in my kitchen and BAKE! Looks scrumptious!

    120. Lakshmi says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Wow, this looks so good, maybe this will be my birthday cake this year.

    121. Lorena says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Looking good!!

    122. Wendy says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Looks amazing, can't wait to try the recipe!

    123. Olya says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Fabulous recipe! This cake looks really delicious.

    124. eleanora austin says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Mmmmm....think I know what cake I, ll be baking for my birthday next week.

    125. Velver says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:45 am

      I am drooling!

    126. Sharon Paterson says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Beautiful recipe. A definite must try.

    127. Aimee says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I've been eyeing this book for a long time. Yum!

    128. Shawnee says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:49 am

      I am excited to try this! As a new vegan, I am learning all the new foods I can eat and they are SO much yummier than I imagined! I didn't realize how boring my food was before, haha.

    129. Jacqui says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:50 am

      I need that in my mouth!

    130. Sherry says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Looks wonderful. Going to make this soon!

    131. Karla says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Looks incredible!!

    132. Sue says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Looks Deeelisous!! Can't wait to try it.

    133. Ann says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:55 am

      This is definitely the cake for our next special occasion!

    134. Allison says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:55 am

      I will certainly make this next time we have a birthday party at work!!

    135. Rosanna says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Yummo!

    136. Linda says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Sounds delicious! Looks amazing! Not to complicated. Great for the chocolate lover in me.

    137. Josie says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:58 am

      This cake looks delicious!

    138. ashley brion says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:00 am

      My wife loves a chocolate cake so this is a great recipe to surprise her with since she has gone vegan with me. 🙂 especially since she is carrying our 4th child.

    139. Julie Cormier says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Looks delicious!

    140. Cheri says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:01 am

      This looks amazing! Cant wait to try it!

    141. Sandra Lee Childs says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:02 am

      I would LOVE to win this cookbook!

    142. Wendy says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Love your recipes!!

    143. Deanna says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:05 am

      That looks so amazing! You make some great things

    144. itzia says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:07 am

      I'd love to try some of the recipes

    145. Jeannine Jacobs says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Oh yum! That cake looks delicious!

    146. Arlene Robinson says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:17 am

      This cake looks and sounds amazing. Just in time for my husband ' s birthday today!

    147. Susan says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Looks amazing!!!

    148. Rhiannon Rees says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:21 am

      This recipe looks divine! I'd love to win that cookbook too!

    149. Trish says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:22 am

      Looks amazing!!! The book is in my wish list. Fingers crossed!!!

    150. Felicitas says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:28 am

      I tried it, it's so yummy

    151. Linda Thompson says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:32 am

      I would love to serve this beautiful and delicious cake to my friends who think that Vegan Food doesn't taste good! What a surprise I would have in store for them 🙂

    152. Nicole says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:34 am

      I've been looking for this book everywhere. I couldn't order online because we have been homeless for two months (not to worry, normal military life in between duty stations) and I haven't had a mailing address -until now, that is! Got the keys yesterday, and this would be an awesome housewarming gift to myself lol

    153. Julie says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Who wouldn't't love a vegan chocolate recipe book?!?!? I make all my own desserts at home but I do not have a vegan dessert-only cookbook, especially nit one focused on chocolate! 🙂

    154. Cynthia A. says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:39 am

      This looks divine! I'm preheating the oven right now-

    155. Alexa says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Just in time for a family diner !!!
      Hope I get the book

    156. Ioana says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Looks amazing!!

    157. Bonnie says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Looks delicious. I hope I can make it turn out right. 🙂

    158. Quadri says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:50 am

      This looks lovely but seems like too much work. I'll probably make this on a special occasion.

    159. Rhonda Fabert says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:56 am

      I can't wait to try it!

    160. Kristi says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:57 am

      I have six children and a husband who would love some new chocolate vegan recipes!!

    161. Chris says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      This looks great!

    162. Claire says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Yummy! Looks amazing! I would love to win the book,

    163. Stephanie Loa says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      I want this book! !!!!!! <3

    164. Rita says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      This is beautiful! Would love to try it!

    165. Anna Wittmann says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      This looks amazing! I would love to have this book 🙂

    166. Yolanda says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      I love Chocolat and with almonds
      Yummy, delicious! I hope make it soon. Thsnks

    167. Melissa Baernstein says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      This sounds delicious!

    168. Crystal says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      I would love to eat some of this right now! What a wonderful recipe.

    169. Paul says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Definately going to make this

    170. Edith says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      I am the only vegan in my family. It would be wonderful to make delicious dessert recipes we all can enjoy!

    171. Michael Good says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      The more you read, the more you know. I'd love to get a copy.

    172. Trish says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Wow this cake looks absolutely divine! I would love to have the book since I have 4 little vegan chocoholics in my house (they get it from their momma) 😉

    173. Monica says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      Scrumptious!!! ...pulling apron from the drawer!!

    174. Juli says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      As someone who has recently developed a dairy allergy, this recipe is a godsend. Can't wait to try it.

    175. Jenny says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      This looks absolutely beautiful. I hope to try it next weekend 🙂 and the book would be fantastic.

    176. bell richardson says

      February 01, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      90 days on my journey ....im loving being a vegeterian and am headed to being a full fledge Vegan. im already a Chocoholic so this would just send me over the edge that i can be Vegan and STILL enjoy chocolates. YUMMY

    177. Judy says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      This looks like it will be my new go to cake for company!! Yum

    178. Shannon says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      This looks amazing. I've totally been eyeing this book!

    179. Bonnie says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      OH RAPTURE!!!!

    180. Amber says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      This cake sounds so decadent, I look forward to sharing this with others. Especially my non-vegan friends and family! 🙂

    181. Dana says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      This is definitely going into to my recipe notebook! One can never have enough chocolate dessert! Especially of the vegan variety!

    182. Chris T says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      I'm going to make this for Valentine's Day.

    183. Sandra Beall says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Definitely would show the doubters how delicious vegan can be.

    184. Cathy Natoli says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      This looks like a keeper for that special occasion -:)

    185. Daria says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      Woooow!Mmm!Thats recipe I was searching for since long time!I am going to make it for my daughter's 5th b-day!Thank you so much!

    186. Shara says

      February 01, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      I'm drooling!! Yummy!

    187. Yanira says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Love coco! I will try it'

    188. Barbara Bendit says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Looks Delish!

    189. misty b says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      That looks & sounds incredible! <3

    190. Mary-Ann Reynolds says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      I am salivating just looking at the picture of the Chocolate, Orange, and Almond Olive Oil Cake. I can't wait to make this cake and share it with my family and friends. My doctor told me to use more olive oil for my health. Now I have a dessert that is also good for me!

    191. Gladys says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      what an awesome recipe!!!

    192. Esther Davis says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      That recipe looks wonderful and surprisingly healthy!

    193. Shawn says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Many thanks for posting this.
      I was surprised early this morning with the news my sister needed me to make a "fantastic" treat for a get tonight. I'm standing in the kitchen trying to figure out "fantastic". Decided to have tea on the deck and ponder. The Universe answered with you and this recipe! I actually have everything that is needed in stock!! Now to creating....
      Thanks again

    194. Deena says

      February 01, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Can't wait to surprise my family with this cake

    195. Patrick Sisk says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      This just moved to the top of my desserts to try list!

    196. Jenn says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      oooooh....definitely am going to have to make this....right now 🙂

    197. Evelyn Espinosa says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Incorporating more and more vegan dishes at the behest of my daughter. She loves sweets so this would be a wonderful addition to our vegan cookbooks.

    198. Katherine Baker says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks for the recipe! I look forward to trying it. 🙂

    199. Laura says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      i've been a veggie for approx. 12 years and always thought vegans are crazy, not normal!! but i've come to realize you guys have a lot of cool recipes. I can't wait trying them! ...but cheese I won't give up, love it too much.

      I truly wish to win the great book! ^_^

    200. Cindy Bole says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      I cannot wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious !!

    201. celenia o. says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Non vegans wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Scrumptious and ethical... I love it!

    202. Claudia Hamman says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Your amazing recipes are so inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work. Can't wait to try your next delicious recipe!
      Blessings
      Claudia

    203. Vegan Chic says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Absolutely divine!!!

    204. Sue burgess says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Simply divine!

    205. Kelly says

      February 01, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Just attempted to eat my phone. Looks so good!

    206. MaryAnn Flood says

      February 01, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      looks sooo good! but it does look like a lot of work...

    207. Jayne says

      February 01, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Looks yummy!

    208. Marguerite says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      Cannot wait to try this yummy cake!

    209. Kara says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      This looks delicious! I'm new to the vegan lifestyle and am missing sweet stuff.

    210. Majella Gee says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!

    211. hanka says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      yummy! thanks for posting 🙂

    212. Martha says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      This looks amaaaaazing!!! I'd love to have this book!!!!!

    213. Harriet says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      OMG, that cake looks delish!

    214. Adriana Rico T says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      A wonderful world is the veganism, Full of compassion, love and a delicious life like this recipe!! YUMMIII!!!

    215. Lori Hansen says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      Looks fabulous! It will be the next thing I will try! I would love to have this cookbook!

    216. Gina says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Looks delicious!

    217. Rita Barnes says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      Can almost taste it - looks scrumptious 🙂

    218. Zoey says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      Think this might be the next birthday cake I make for myself! Sounds and looks divine!

    219. Melina Oberlander says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      Looks divine. Can't wait to try it

    220. Carrie D. says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      This looks like a "special occasion" cake. It looks amazing!

    221. Jess says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      Can't wait to make this!!!

    222. Cate says

      February 01, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      How amazing does this sound! Love it. The book looks amazing. Cant wait!

    223. Julie Haak says

      February 01, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Yum, Yum!

    224. Catherine Pakenham-Walsh says

      February 01, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      Im trying very hard to convert to vegetarianism but its proving difficult to find simple quick easy afforadable receipes after work ?? Your meals,cakes etc look amazing so youve given me some much needed inspiration to keep going !! Can i buy aluminum free baking powder in uk ??

    225. Lydia says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      I've got this book on my wishlist and eventually I will have it!

    226. Corrine Greenfield says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      I would love to have this book so my daughter and I can start making some delicious desserts together!

    227. Leslie Lusch says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Looks and sounds amazing!

    228. Kitsa Tsivoulas says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      Delish looking designer bake book!

    229. CP says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      Will definitely try this recipe, love these flavors!

    230. Jennifer Adams says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      This looks unbelievable! On my Valentine's day menu for sure!

    231. Bridget says

      February 01, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks for sharing. Yum.

    232. Lucy r says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      It has been a year since I started eating healthy, and I 'been also trying vegan recipes and this book will be perfect to start trying vegan desserts too since my hobbie is baking

    233. Andrea says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      This sounds amazing!!!

    234. suzy says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      That's awesome... I've been looking for a cake to make for my son's birthday... Thank you

    235. Amy Mendoza says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:45 pm

      The cover of this cookbook is gorgeous!
      Chocolate and orange is one of my all time favorite flavor combinations! Yum !

    236. Monica says

      February 02, 2014 at 1:39 am

      I want to serve that amazing cake at my next dinner party.

    237. Frances says

      February 02, 2014 at 1:54 am

      Is there a high altitude adjustment? I live at 6200 ft. Thank you.

    238. [email protected] says

      February 02, 2014 at 2:15 am

      Yummy!

    239. Andrea says

      February 02, 2014 at 2:27 am

      Yep, I know what I'm baking next. Yummo.

    240. Swinder Gill says

      February 02, 2014 at 2:46 am

      The simple and easy step by step to make this delicious Chocolate Cake. My family's favorite flavor for cakes is Chocolate and personally my favorite is Chocolate Fudge Cake. Thank you.

    241. Liz Coombes says

      February 02, 2014 at 3:27 am

      I'm not a vegan, but this recipe makes me want yo be!

    242. Chelsea says

      February 02, 2014 at 3:31 am

      This looks absolutely amazing!!

    243. Mar says

      February 02, 2014 at 3:56 am

      yummm!!!

    244. Rahni says

      February 02, 2014 at 4:33 am

      Oh, this is soo going to be my birthday cake! Gorgeous recipe, thank you for sharing it xx

    245. Ditas J Enriquez says

      February 02, 2014 at 4:52 am

      Cake looks amazingly delicious! Would sure love to have the cookbook! 🙂

    246. Jill penny says

      February 02, 2014 at 6:16 am

      This looks wonderful, I love chocolate.

    247. Samantha says

      February 02, 2014 at 7:15 am

      Yum! This sounds amazing!

    248. Gayle says

      February 02, 2014 at 7:17 am

      That cake looks delicious! I can't wait to make this for my family. I would love the book.

    249. Mary Anne says

      February 02, 2014 at 7:57 am

      I can't have eggs. Desserts are the hardest….so many cakes, cookies, etc… have eggs in them. This book looks like what I need!

    250. Amanda says

      February 02, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Wow I am new to the vegetarian lifestyle and had thought there was no way I could still enjoy baked goods. Thank you for totally blowing my mind!!!!

    251. Rose says

      February 02, 2014 at 8:20 am

      OMG, this runny chocolate !!

    252. Gaetane FORGET says

      February 02, 2014 at 8:23 am

      Excellent! And no animal products needed to make it; superb!

    253. Lurahmagee says

      February 02, 2014 at 8:36 am

      I have to make this gluten free, but that's easy...it looks delicious!

    254. Ornella Luongo Haja says

      February 02, 2014 at 8:44 am

      Love it!!

    255. Jennifer Sugarman says

      February 02, 2014 at 9:56 am

      This looks super delicious! I've done a little vegan baking but would love to try more recipes.

    256. Chris says

      February 02, 2014 at 10:36 am

      This cake sounds delicious and I'm going to try it for Valentines Day. Ty.

    257. Nava says

      February 02, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Hi Chris — the giveaway has now closed, but I hope you'll try this recipe, and check out the book as well!

    258. Nava says

      February 02, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Jennifer - the giveaway has now closed, but I hope you'll try this recipe, and check out the book!

    259. Nancy says

      February 02, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      OMG!!! I love chocolate and I love orange with chocolate so this is heaven to me!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    260. Jaiq says

      February 02, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Newly vegan, I've been panicking about what on earth I can eat and enjoy! this choc and orange combo is perfect for valentines and perfect to keep me living this decision without the need to resort to dairy. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

    261. Jane A. Thomas says

      February 02, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      Superb blend of seductive decadence with juiced orange, an elixir of
      health!

    262. grazia says

      February 03, 2014 at 10:26 am

      love your knowledge...intrigued to learn more..thx grazia

    263. Giovanna says

      February 07, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Chocolate&orange... delicious combination!!!

    264. olive oil in recipes says

      May 07, 2014 at 11:59 am

      i think it is a great idea to cook with olive oil instead of butter.

    265. hanka says

      May 18, 2014 at 3:35 am

      Stunning! I wouldnt imagine such a beautiful cake would be possible. Going to try. Thanks

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