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 1/2 -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
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.
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265 Comments
Samad Islam
January 31, 2014 at 2:33 pmThanksfor 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.
Caroline Brost
January 31, 2014 at 2:35 pmThis looks wonderful. I can’t wait to try it!
Jim
January 31, 2014 at 2:43 pmMmmm…. Chocolate…
Brian Heess
January 31, 2014 at 2:44 pmWow, excellent ingredient list. This will be tasty, thank you!
Trisha Schnatterly
January 31, 2014 at 2:52 pmThis looks WONDERFUL. My favorite combo or orange and chocolate!
Lea Harrison
January 31, 2014 at 2:58 pmLooks so good! I’m drooling.
Cathy
January 31, 2014 at 3:14 pmYummee. Thank you for the recipe.
s. coates
January 31, 2014 at 3:24 pmThis sounds so yummy. ..gues who’s making thos for Valentine’s. .this girl! !
Joni Beam
January 31, 2014 at 3:46 pmThis looks sooooo good! I will be trying this!
lalon holland
January 31, 2014 at 4:13 pmI think I’ll be making this tomorrow!
yaela kolberg
January 31, 2014 at 4:41 pmThis looks like something I should try to make.
Kathleen O'Neill
January 31, 2014 at 5:18 pmThis 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.
Jamie W.
January 31, 2014 at 5:40 pmSee? There are no limitations when eating a vegan diet…this recipe proves it!
SallyT
January 31, 2014 at 6:24 pmI 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!
Judy
January 31, 2014 at 6:46 pmYay!
L. McCullough
January 31, 2014 at 7:14 pmsounds yummy!
Ellen
January 31, 2014 at 8:09 pmThis 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!!
Randy P
January 31, 2014 at 8:37 pmThis cakes looks incredible and I can’t wait to make it!
Diane T.
January 31, 2014 at 8:44 pmSalivating just thinking about it. Can’t wait to make.
Carrie
January 31, 2014 at 9:10 pmThis cake looks yummy! I am so looking forward to making it! Thanks
Nicole
February 1, 2014 at 9:09 amThis would be a great book for me a new vegan who is married to a non vegan chocoholic!!
Daniella
February 1, 2014 at 9:09 amThis looks amazing! I am making this tomorrow, for sure 🙂
Mara Winders
February 1, 2014 at 9:09 amI will definitely be trying this!
Eva
February 1, 2014 at 9:11 amCan’t wait to try it!
L.M. Ashley
February 1, 2014 at 9:12 amLooks delicious.
Morgan
February 1, 2014 at 9:12 amThis looks amazing!
Jessica s.
February 1, 2014 at 9:13 amI can’t wait to cook this for my non vegan friends and blow their minds!! maybe I’ll even get some converts!
Lindsay
February 1, 2014 at 9:13 amCan’t wait to try this!! Looks amazing!
Deb
February 1, 2014 at 9:13 amOh, for the smallest piece of chocolate cake can make life’s daily troubles melt away.
Jenifer
February 1, 2014 at 9:13 amThis sounds delicious!
Rachel
February 1, 2014 at 9:13 amI’m always looking for new fun recipes to try for my vegan cafe, this looks amazing!
Anna
February 1, 2014 at 9:13 amThe books cover photo looks scrumptious!!!! Will really enjoy making this when I win!!
Chelsea s
February 1, 2014 at 9:14 amThis sounds beyond incredible!
Rhea
February 1, 2014 at 9:14 amLooks delicious!
Katrina
February 1, 2014 at 9:15 amBoy–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.
susan
February 1, 2014 at 9:15 amI can’t wait to try this – looks YUMMY!!
Alexandra
February 1, 2014 at 9:16 amI have to remember that just because it’s vegan, doesn’t mean I can eat the whole cake ;P
Marta
February 1, 2014 at 9:16 amNo, 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
Donna
February 1, 2014 at 9:17 amShould not be drooling this early in the morning, but i am! Can’t wait to try this!
Becky
February 1, 2014 at 9:17 amWow! This looks incredible! I needed a really great chocolate cake recipe!
Windi
February 1, 2014 at 9:17 amlove finding recipes like this. A new one that I think will be a hit at work.
Tamara
February 1, 2014 at 9:18 amWow this looks incredible!
Melissa B.
February 1, 2014 at 9:19 amLooks amazing, can not wait to try!!
kathy
February 1, 2014 at 9:19 amI 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?
Jacqualynn Melfi
February 1, 2014 at 9:20 amWell that looks completely yummy! Chocolate and orange is such a fantastic combo…can’t wait to try it!
Carlton
February 1, 2014 at 9:20 amWhat a heavenly combination ..orange and chocolate! I can only imagine what other deliciousness is in Fran’s gorgeous book!
Cheryl Ooton-Krebs
February 1, 2014 at 9:20 amLooks yummy!!! Hope I win!!
Jean Charette
February 1, 2014 at 9:21 amThis looks amazing! Does anyone know how I can use leftover almond pulp from making milk for this recipe?
Colleen
February 1, 2014 at 9:21 amOh, 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…
Yvette
February 1, 2014 at 9:22 amLooks so yummy! I will try this very soon.
Sharon Herbitter
February 1, 2014 at 9:22 amThis looks amazing. The picture on the book’s cover looks amazing. Now I need chocolate!
Shari Cornett
February 1, 2014 at 9:23 amYummo!!!
Diana
February 1, 2014 at 9:23 amThis looks fabulous!!!
jennae
February 1, 2014 at 9:23 amI 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 😀
Mindy
February 1, 2014 at 9:23 amOh my! This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make it!
Jessica
February 1, 2014 at 9:23 amThis looks OINK DELISH! Of course, without the oink!! I can’t wait to add this to my Vegan collection of goodies!
Crystal
February 1, 2014 at 9:23 amI 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…
Cherie O
February 1, 2014 at 9:24 amThis sounds absolutely heavenly! I WANT THIS! 😉
Kevin
February 1, 2014 at 9:24 amWow I’m defiantly trying this for my love on valentines day. Perfect timing.
Justine
February 1, 2014 at 9:24 amthis looks wonderful, really must try this soon as a change from vegan fruitcakes that i love
Diana Gellatly
February 1, 2014 at 9:25 amLove your recipes!!! Thanks for posting them for us.
Tina.
February 1, 2014 at 9:25 amCan’t wait to try this!
lee
February 1, 2014 at 9:26 ami 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.
Linda Scherer
February 1, 2014 at 9:26 amchocolate, chocolate, chocolate….who doesn’t love it. That cake looks amazing….YUM
Patty Moody
February 1, 2014 at 9:27 amOne 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! ~
Heather
February 1, 2014 at 9:27 amSo creative! I’ll be making this!!
Christina
February 1, 2014 at 9:28 amI would love this book!
Jen
February 1, 2014 at 9:29 amThis is heavenly baking, and I want to treat my friends and family with such love in the things I bake
Christine G.
February 1, 2014 at 9:30 amLove chocolate anytime of day. Cake for breakfast? Sure!!!
Amy
February 1, 2014 at 9:30 amYummmmmmy!
Robyn Roberts
February 1, 2014 at 9:32 amIf I had to give up chocolate I could never be Vegan. 🙂
Marsha Bashline
February 1, 2014 at 9:32 amThis sounds like just what I am looking for. Thanks for the chance to win the cookbook.
Rosie
February 1, 2014 at 9:32 amYummy!!!!
Sherry
February 1, 2014 at 9:33 amWow this looks decadent. I am new to vegan and excited to try a yummy cake
Beverly
February 1, 2014 at 9:35 amThis looks interesting. I’ve found a lot of vegan desserts that are dry and miserable–this definitely isn’t one of those!
Maria
February 1, 2014 at 9:35 amMmmmmm……make and taste the superior!!!!
Sheena
February 1, 2014 at 9:35 amLooks great 🙂
craig jackson
February 1, 2014 at 9:35 amGive me the Chocolate and nobody gets hurt , looks simply divine !!!
Kelly
February 1, 2014 at 9:36 amLooks amazing!
Kathryn mussack
February 1, 2014 at 9:37 amLooks soooo delicious!!
Carrie Jess
February 1, 2014 at 9:38 amOMGosh that looks scrumptious!!!!
Have to try your recipe!
Peggy McCoy
February 1, 2014 at 9:40 amOh. My. There are no words.
Samantha Jordan
February 1, 2014 at 9:41 amDROOOOOOOOL!!!!! Oh lordy!
Rita
February 1, 2014 at 9:43 amYour cake looks amazing. I haven’t tried a cake yet, this looks like the one to try. Would love to win your cookbook
Judy
February 1, 2014 at 9:43 amLooks amazing. I wonder if it can be made with gluten free flours?
Karen
February 1, 2014 at 9:43 amThere is nothing more decadent than chocolate and orange together… Add almonds? Wow!
Hilary
February 1, 2014 at 9:44 amMy ten year old daughter is allergic to milk. It is so hard to find vegan desserts !!!! This looks amazing !!!
Connie
February 1, 2014 at 9:44 amThis looks absolutely delicious!!!
Clover Cloud-Pitt
February 1, 2014 at 9:44 amCan’t wait to make this cake and win a copy of this book! 😉
Claudia
February 1, 2014 at 9:50 amWow, this looks amazing!!!
Pamela
February 1, 2014 at 9:50 amThe 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. 🙂
Lauren
February 1, 2014 at 9:51 amLooks amazing! I have to make this and surprise my family:) they will love it
Jessey
February 1, 2014 at 9:51 amThis recipe looks delicious! My love for chocolate is only matched by my love for new vegan cookbooks!
Trish
February 1, 2014 at 9:52 amI needed something sweet to make for my sweetheart!
Gisele
February 1, 2014 at 9:57 amChocolate and orange is a sublime combination! I am definitely going to try this. Thank you!
samar
February 1, 2014 at 9:59 amlooks nice i will do it to my vegan daughter
Deedee
February 1, 2014 at 10:03 amCan’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. ;-)’
kathryn ward
February 1, 2014 at 10:04 amDeliciosa!
Rebecca
February 1, 2014 at 10:04 amI <3 vegan cake. I make them ever year for family celebrations. The only cake I eat.
Aimee
February 1, 2014 at 10:05 amMaking 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!
Carrie
February 1, 2014 at 10:06 amLooks amazing!!
Sarah Jenny
February 1, 2014 at 10:11 amThis looks decadent! The citrus from the orange would pair really well with a dark chocolate!
Kerry
February 1, 2014 at 10:12 amLooks delicious! Will definitely try this recipe.
Amanda
February 1, 2014 at 10:12 amWhat an inspiration for V-day! My husband doesn’t even know what’s in store for him!
Tami
February 1, 2014 at 10:12 amI have been tempted for some time to bake an olive oil cake. This recipe is The One! Will give it a go. Thanks!
Jennifer
February 1, 2014 at 10:12 amOne cup of Chocolate Orange Glaze please! This cake looks elegant and tasty wrapped in one and clearly tha glaze on the top sounds amazing.
Heidi Efner
February 1, 2014 at 10:14 amI just plain WANT this book, Nava!
nathberthod
February 1, 2014 at 10:16 amMarry me!
Lisa M
February 1, 2014 at 10:16 amI really want this book!
Wendy
February 1, 2014 at 10:19 amyum!! can’t wait to try more recipes!
Liga
February 1, 2014 at 10:19 amLooks amazing! Would never tell its vegan!!!
Shylah Cushman
February 1, 2014 at 10:20 amLooks amazing!
Fra
February 1, 2014 at 10:26 amI baked this a was amazing! Want more recipes from this book please!
Katie
February 1, 2014 at 10:28 amEverything looks so good I can almost taste it just by the photo!
Laurie Magorian
February 1, 2014 at 10:28 amWhat could possibly be sweeter than having this book before Valentine’s Day!?!! <3
icey
February 1, 2014 at 10:29 amVery interesting! !
Wanna try it 🙂
puck
February 1, 2014 at 10:32 amWow- this looks superb! I will give it a try!
Deborah
February 1, 2014 at 10:32 amDecadent indeed, will be making this for Valentines Day!
Diane Thomas
February 1, 2014 at 10:34 amMakes me want to get in my kitchen and BAKE! Looks scrumptious!
Lakshmi
February 1, 2014 at 10:37 amWow, this looks so good, maybe this will be my birthday cake this year.
Lorena
February 1, 2014 at 10:38 amLooking good!!
Wendy
February 1, 2014 at 10:39 amLooks amazing, can’t wait to try the recipe!
Olya
February 1, 2014 at 10:40 amFabulous recipe! This cake looks really delicious.
eleanora austin
February 1, 2014 at 10:41 amMmmmm….think I know what cake I, ll be baking for my birthday next week.
Velver
February 1, 2014 at 10:45 amI am drooling!
Sharon Paterson
February 1, 2014 at 10:46 amBeautiful recipe. A definite must try.
Aimee
February 1, 2014 at 10:46 amI’ve been eyeing this book for a long time. Yum!
Shawnee
February 1, 2014 at 10:49 amI 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.
Jacqui
February 1, 2014 at 10:50 amI need that in my mouth!
Sherry
February 1, 2014 at 10:52 amLooks wonderful. Going to make this soon!
Karla
February 1, 2014 at 10:53 amLooks incredible!!
Sue
February 1, 2014 at 10:53 amLooks Deeelisous!! Can’t wait to try it.
Ann
February 1, 2014 at 10:55 amThis is definitely the cake for our next special occasion!
Allison
February 1, 2014 at 10:55 amI will certainly make this next time we have a birthday party at work!!
Rosanna
February 1, 2014 at 10:55 amYummo!
Linda
February 1, 2014 at 10:58 amSounds delicious! Looks amazing! Not to complicated. Great for the chocolate lover in me.
Josie
February 1, 2014 at 10:58 amThis cake looks delicious!
ashley brion
February 1, 2014 at 11:00 amMy 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.
Julie Cormier
February 1, 2014 at 11:00 amLooks delicious!
Cheri
February 1, 2014 at 11:01 amThis looks amazing! Cant wait to try it!
Sandra Lee Childs
February 1, 2014 at 11:02 amI would LOVE to win this cookbook!
Wendy
February 1, 2014 at 11:03 amLove your recipes!!
Deanna
February 1, 2014 at 11:05 amThat looks so amazing! You make some great things
itzia
February 1, 2014 at 11:07 amI’d love to try some of the recipes
Jeannine Jacobs
February 1, 2014 at 11:17 amOh yum! That cake looks delicious!
Arlene Robinson
February 1, 2014 at 11:17 amThis cake looks and sounds amazing. Just in time for my husband ‘ s birthday today!
Susan
February 1, 2014 at 11:20 amLooks amazing!!!
Rhiannon Rees
February 1, 2014 at 11:21 amThis recipe looks divine! I’d love to win that cookbook too!
Trish
February 1, 2014 at 11:22 amLooks amazing!!! The book is in my wish list. Fingers crossed!!!
Felicitas
February 1, 2014 at 11:28 amI tried it, it’s so yummy
Linda Thompson
February 1, 2014 at 11:32 amI 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 🙂
Nicole
February 1, 2014 at 11:34 amI’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
Julie
February 1, 2014 at 11:38 amWho 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! 🙂
Cynthia A.
February 1, 2014 at 11:39 amThis looks divine! I’m preheating the oven right now-
Alexa
February 1, 2014 at 11:40 amJust in time for a family diner !!!
Hope I get the book
Ioana
February 1, 2014 at 11:43 amLooks amazing!!
Bonnie
February 1, 2014 at 11:47 amLooks delicious. I hope I can make it turn out right. 🙂
Quadri
February 1, 2014 at 11:50 amThis looks lovely but seems like too much work. I’ll probably make this on a special occasion.
Rhonda Fabert
February 1, 2014 at 11:56 amI can’t wait to try it!
Kristi
February 1, 2014 at 11:57 amI have six children and a husband who would love some new chocolate vegan recipes!!
Chris
February 1, 2014 at 12:00 pmThis looks great!
Claire
February 1, 2014 at 12:02 pmYummy! Looks amazing! I would love to win the book,
Stephanie Loa
February 1, 2014 at 12:06 pmI want this book! !!!!!! <3
Rita
February 1, 2014 at 12:07 pmThis is beautiful! Would love to try it!
Anna Wittmann
February 1, 2014 at 12:13 pmThis looks amazing! I would love to have this book 🙂
Yolanda
February 1, 2014 at 12:16 pmI love Chocolat and with almonds
Yummy, delicious! I hope make it soon. Thsnks
Melissa Baernstein
February 1, 2014 at 12:22 pmThis sounds delicious!
Crystal
February 1, 2014 at 12:24 pmI would love to eat some of this right now! What a wonderful recipe.
Paul
February 1, 2014 at 12:26 pmDefinately going to make this
Edith
February 1, 2014 at 12:34 pmI am the only vegan in my family. It would be wonderful to make delicious dessert recipes we all can enjoy!
Michael Good
February 1, 2014 at 12:40 pmThe more you read, the more you know. I’d love to get a copy.
Trish
February 1, 2014 at 12:42 pmWow 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) 😉
Monica
February 1, 2014 at 12:46 pmScrumptious!!! …pulling apron from the drawer!!
Juli
February 1, 2014 at 12:52 pmAs someone who has recently developed a dairy allergy, this recipe is a godsend. Can’t wait to try it.
Jenny
February 1, 2014 at 12:54 pmThis looks absolutely beautiful. I hope to try it next weekend 🙂 and the book would be fantastic.
bell richardson
February 1, 2014 at 12:55 pm90 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
Judy
February 1, 2014 at 1:01 pmThis looks like it will be my new go to cake for company!! Yum
Shannon
February 1, 2014 at 1:05 pmThis looks amazing. I’ve totally been eyeing this book!
Bonnie
February 1, 2014 at 1:07 pmOH RAPTURE!!!!
Amber
February 1, 2014 at 1:12 pmThis cake sounds so decadent, I look forward to sharing this with others. Especially my non-vegan friends and family! 🙂
Dana
February 1, 2014 at 1:17 pmThis is definitely going into to my recipe notebook! One can never have enough chocolate dessert! Especially of the vegan variety!
Chris T
February 1, 2014 at 1:22 pmI’m going to make this for Valentine’s Day.
Sandra Beall
February 1, 2014 at 1:26 pmDefinitely would show the doubters how delicious vegan can be.
Cathy Natoli
February 1, 2014 at 1:40 pmThis looks like a keeper for that special occasion -:)
Daria
February 1, 2014 at 1:49 pmWoooow!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!
Shara
February 1, 2014 at 1:52 pmI’m drooling!! Yummy!
Yanira
February 1, 2014 at 2:03 pmLove coco! I will try it’
Barbara Bendit
February 1, 2014 at 2:05 pmLooks Delish!
misty b
February 1, 2014 at 2:12 pmThat looks & sounds incredible! <3
Mary-Ann Reynolds
February 1, 2014 at 2:16 pmI 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!
Gladys
February 1, 2014 at 2:21 pmwhat an awesome recipe!!!
Esther Davis
February 1, 2014 at 2:38 pmThat recipe looks wonderful and surprisingly healthy!
Shawn
February 1, 2014 at 2:49 pmMany 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
Deena
February 1, 2014 at 2:51 pmCan’t wait to surprise my family with this cake
Patrick Sisk
February 1, 2014 at 3:00 pmThis just moved to the top of my desserts to try list!
Jenn
February 1, 2014 at 3:09 pmoooooh….definitely am going to have to make this….right now 🙂
Evelyn Espinosa
February 1, 2014 at 3:12 pmIncorporating 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.
Katherine Baker
February 1, 2014 at 3:13 pmThanks for the recipe! I look forward to trying it. 🙂
Laura
February 1, 2014 at 3:29 pmi’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! ^_^
Cindy Bole
February 1, 2014 at 3:29 pmI cannot wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious !!
celenia o.
February 1, 2014 at 3:35 pmNon vegans wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Scrumptious and ethical… I love it!
Claudia Hamman
February 1, 2014 at 3:46 pmYour amazing recipes are so inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work. Can’t wait to try your next delicious recipe!
Blessings
Claudia
Vegan Chic
February 1, 2014 at 3:53 pmAbsolutely divine!!!
Sue burgess
February 1, 2014 at 3:57 pmSimply divine!
Kelly
February 1, 2014 at 3:58 pmJust attempted to eat my phone. Looks so good!
MaryAnn Flood
February 1, 2014 at 4:42 pmlooks sooo good! but it does look like a lot of work…
Jayne
February 1, 2014 at 4:42 pmLooks yummy!
Marguerite
February 1, 2014 at 5:11 pmCannot wait to try this yummy cake!
Kara
February 1, 2014 at 5:15 pmThis looks delicious! I’m new to the vegan lifestyle and am missing sweet stuff.
Majella Gee
February 1, 2014 at 5:23 pmThis looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
hanka
February 1, 2014 at 5:24 pmyummy! thanks for posting 🙂
Martha
February 1, 2014 at 5:50 pmThis looks amaaaaazing!!! I’d love to have this book!!!!!
Harriet
February 1, 2014 at 5:53 pmOMG, that cake looks delish!
Adriana Rico T
February 1, 2014 at 5:56 pmA wonderful world is the veganism, Full of compassion, love and a delicious life like this recipe!! YUMMIII!!!
Lori Hansen
February 1, 2014 at 5:56 pmLooks fabulous! It will be the next thing I will try! I would love to have this cookbook!
Gina
February 1, 2014 at 6:00 pmLooks delicious!
Rita Barnes
February 1, 2014 at 6:01 pmCan almost taste it – looks scrumptious 🙂
Zoey
February 1, 2014 at 6:17 pmThink this might be the next birthday cake I make for myself! Sounds and looks divine!
Melina Oberlander
February 1, 2014 at 6:25 pmLooks divine. Can’t wait to try it
Carrie D.
February 1, 2014 at 6:32 pmThis looks like a “special occasion” cake. It looks amazing!
Jess
February 1, 2014 at 6:41 pmCan’t wait to make this!!!
Cate
February 1, 2014 at 6:50 pmHow amazing does this sound! Love it. The book looks amazing. Cant wait!
Julie Haak
February 1, 2014 at 7:42 pmYum, Yum!
Catherine Pakenham-Walsh
February 1, 2014 at 7:54 pmIm 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 ??
Lydia
February 1, 2014 at 8:01 pmI’ve got this book on my wishlist and eventually I will have it!
Corrine Greenfield
February 1, 2014 at 8:02 pmI would love to have this book so my daughter and I can start making some delicious desserts together!
Leslie Lusch
February 1, 2014 at 8:24 pmLooks and sounds amazing!
Kitsa Tsivoulas
February 1, 2014 at 8:28 pmDelish looking designer bake book!
CP
February 1, 2014 at 8:29 pmWill definitely try this recipe, love these flavors!
Jennifer Adams
February 1, 2014 at 8:44 pmThis looks unbelievable! On my Valentine’s day menu for sure!
Bridget
February 1, 2014 at 8:47 pmThanks for sharing. Yum.
Lucy r
February 1, 2014 at 9:11 pmIt 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
Andrea
February 1, 2014 at 9:50 pmThis sounds amazing!!!
suzy
February 1, 2014 at 10:25 pmThat’s awesome… I’ve been looking for a cake to make for my son’s birthday… Thank you
Amy Mendoza
February 1, 2014 at 11:45 pmThe cover of this cookbook is gorgeous!
Chocolate and orange is one of my all time favorite flavor combinations! Yum !
Monica
February 2, 2014 at 1:39 amI want to serve that amazing cake at my next dinner party.
Frances
February 2, 2014 at 1:54 amIs there a high altitude adjustment? I live at 6200 ft. Thank you.
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February 2, 2014 at 2:15 amYummy!
Andrea
February 2, 2014 at 2:27 amYep, I know what I’m baking next. Yummo.
Swinder Gill
February 2, 2014 at 2:46 amThe 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.
Liz Coombes
February 2, 2014 at 3:27 amI’m not a vegan, but this recipe makes me want yo be!
Chelsea
February 2, 2014 at 3:31 amThis looks absolutely amazing!!
Mar
February 2, 2014 at 3:56 amyummm!!!
Rahni
February 2, 2014 at 4:33 amOh, this is soo going to be my birthday cake! Gorgeous recipe, thank you for sharing it xx
Ditas J Enriquez
February 2, 2014 at 4:52 amCake looks amazingly delicious! Would sure love to have the cookbook! 🙂
Jill penny
February 2, 2014 at 6:16 amThis looks wonderful, I love chocolate.
Samantha
February 2, 2014 at 7:15 amYum! This sounds amazing!
Gayle
February 2, 2014 at 7:17 amThat cake looks delicious! I can’t wait to make this for my family. I would love the book.
Mary Anne
February 2, 2014 at 7:57 amI can’t have eggs. Desserts are the hardest….so many cakes, cookies, etc… have eggs in them. This book looks like what I need!
Amanda
February 2, 2014 at 8:14 amWow 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!!!!
Rose
February 2, 2014 at 8:20 amOMG, this runny chocolate !!
Gaetane FORGET
February 2, 2014 at 8:23 amExcellent! And no animal products needed to make it; superb!
Lurahmagee
February 2, 2014 at 8:36 amI have to make this gluten free, but that’s easy…it looks delicious!
Ornella Luongo Haja
February 2, 2014 at 8:44 amLove it!!
Jennifer Sugarman
February 2, 2014 at 9:56 amThis looks super delicious! I’ve done a little vegan baking but would love to try more recipes.
Nava
February 2, 2014 at 10:38 amJennifer – the giveaway has now closed, but I hope you’ll try this recipe, and check out the book!
Chris
February 2, 2014 at 10:36 amThis cake sounds delicious and I’m going to try it for Valentines Day. Ty.
Nava
February 2, 2014 at 10:38 amHi Chris — the giveaway has now closed, but I hope you’ll try this recipe, and check out the book as well!
Nancy
February 2, 2014 at 12:13 pmOMG!!! I love chocolate and I love orange with chocolate so this is heaven to me!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jaiq
February 2, 2014 at 1:07 pmNewly 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. 🙂
Jane A. Thomas
February 2, 2014 at 1:34 pmSuperb blend of seductive decadence with juiced orange, an elixir of
health!
grazia
February 3, 2014 at 10:26 amlove your knowledge…intrigued to learn more..thx grazia
Giovanna
February 7, 2014 at 10:47 amChocolate&orange… delicious combination!!!
olive oil in recipes
May 7, 2014 at 11:59 ami think it is a great idea to cook with olive oil instead of butter.
hanka
May 18, 2014 at 3:35 amStunning! I wouldnt imagine such a beautiful cake would be possible. Going to try. Thanks