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    Vegan White Chocolate Cake with Blood Orange Curd

    Published: Mar 12, 2018 · Modified: May 12, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 34 Comments

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    This beautiful vegan white chocolate cake with blood orange curd will be ideal for any special occasion, holiday or gathering! Delicious, super indulgent, and easy to make!

    White chocolate and blood orange curd vegan cake, perfect for any occasion! #dairyfree #cake #vegan #foodphotography | via @annabanana.co

    ...and just like that, we are into another, new week!

    Where does the time goes?!? Can you believe we are now heading towards the Easter holidays, and any moment now, the longest Winter known to human race will be over? Me neither!

    But the season change is definitely in the air, days are getting longer, and much to my joy, the temperatures are starting to hit the double digits! Whooooop!

    Vegan White Chocolate Cake with Blood Orange Curd #cake #vegan #dairyfree | via @annabanana.co

    So, to celebrate the change in season, as well as the upcoming Easter holidays, I have this special vegan white chocolate cake for you today! And to make it even more special, it has a hidden layer of the blood orange curd inside!

    Initially, I've had this idea in my head to re-create one of the Easter recipes I've made last year. This Lemon and Thyme cake, to be precise. But after creating this recipe for the blood orange curd, I really wanted to put some of this beautiful curd into a good use, and so... here we are!

    Delicious and indulgent white chocolate cake with blood orange curd #vegan #foodphotography #cake #dairyfree | via @annabanana.co

    Vegan cake with white chocolate frosting and layer of blood orange curd #dairyfree #foodphotography #cake | via @annabanana.co

    I must admit, the flavour combination, is rather unusual. Blood orange and white chocolate is not something you see or hear of every day. But, in my humble opinion, both work absolutely beautiful together! The sweetness and indulgence of white chocolate is balanced out with this thin layer of slightly sharp, light and citrusy blood orange. However, if you are not a fan of curd, or a blood orange, you can easily just skip it from the recipe, the cake will still taste heavenly!

    For the sponges, I'm using the recipe based on this one, with a couple of amendments. They come out beautifully light and soft, just how the sponge should be, and you would never tell they are vegan!

    The recipe for the white chocolate frosting was based on the recipe from Wallflower Kitchen, but I have changed it slightly, after experimenting with it. What is also worth a mention, is that there is actually a simpler and quicker method for making vegan white chocolate frosting, where you can use a mixture of icing sugar, vegan spread or margarine and vegan white chocolate chips. For this easier version, check out the recipe notes.

    Vegan white chocolate and blood orange curd cake #vegancake #dairyfree #Easter | via @annabanana.co

    This vegan white chocolate cake will be so perfect for any special occasions, holidays or family gatherings. It will make a perfect centrepiece for your Easter table, or an afternoon tea with the girls (or boys!). And, as with every decent cake, it's not meant to be healthy, it is meant to be indulgent, rich and very satisfying. At the end of the day, it's not every day that you will eat such a special treat like this!

    I have every trust, that you will love this cake, but as always, let me know your thoughts in the comments section!

    Talk soon, and until next time!

    A.

    Stunning vegan white chocolate cake with blood orange curd #dairyfree #vegan #cake | via @annabanana.co

    Delicious vegan white chocolate cake with blood orange curd #vegan #cake #dairyfreecake | via @annabanana.co

    Stunning vegan white chocolate cake with blood orange curd #dairyfree #vegan #cake | via @annabanana.co
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    Vegan white chocolate cake with blood orange curd

    Delicious, indulgent cake with white chocolate frosting and blood orange curd. Ideal for any special occasion or holidays. Perfect for family gatherings!
    Prep Time35 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 339kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    For the sponge (makes two):

    • 360 ml oat milk (or any other milk of choice)
    • 1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 medium blood orange (zest only)
    • 200 g golden caster sugar
    • 100 ml vegetable oil
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 250 g self-raising flour
    • 2 tablespoon cornflour
    • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda

    For the white chocolate frosting:

    • 240 ml oat milk (or any milk of choice)
    • 4 tablespoon cornflour
    • 100 g cacao butter
    • 100 g vegan margarine or spread (softened)
    • 100 ml maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

    For the blood orange curd recipe, see the recipe notes.

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      Instructions

      For the sponges:

      • Pre-heat the oven to 180C (160C fan assisted). Grease and line two cake tins (I've used 20cm).
      • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the oat milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for about 5 minutes, until the mixture curdles. Add caster sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla and orange zest, and stir until combined. Using a separate bowl, sieve together the flour, cornflour and bicarbonate soda.
      • Using an electric mixer, add half of the dry mixture into wet ingredients and mix until well combined, then tip in the remaining flour mixture and keep mixing until smooth and well combined. 
      • Transfer the cake batter into prepared cake tins and bake in a middle shelf for about 30 minutes, turning the cakes half way through (to ensure even bake), until golden brown, or inserted skewer comes out clean. 
      • Allow the sponges to cool slightly, then transfer into a cooling rack.

      For the white chocolate frosting:

      • Place the cocoa butter in a small saucepan and allow to melt on a very low heat. Add maple syrup and set aside to cool.
      • In a blender, whizz together the oat milk with cornflour, then transfer into a medium saucepan and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
      • Place the margarine or spread in a mixing bowl with vanilla bean paste, and using an electric mixer, keep mixing until light, pale and fluffy. 
      • Very slowly, start pouring the cocoa butter mixture, a little bit at the time, until it's all well incorporated. Add milk and cornflour mix, again, a little at the time, until the whole mixture is super smooth and very well combined. Set the mixture in the fridge for about an hour, allowing it to set and harden a bit. If it hardens too much while in the fridge, give it a good stir again, before topping it on the cake.

      To assemble the cake:

      • Spread about half of white chocolate frosting evenly on top of one of the sponges, then add 5- 6 tablespoon of blood orange curd on top, and carefully spread it all equally. Place the second sponge on top of the first one, and top up with the remaining frosting, spreading evenly on the surface. Enjoy!

      Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

      Notes

      For the blood orange curd, use this recipe.
      For the simpler version of white chocolate frosting, use the below recipe:
      100g vegan margarine or spread
      150g vegan white chocolate chips (melted)
      200g icing sugar
      In a mixing bowl, beat together the margarine with icing sugar until well combined, then slowly pour in the melted white chocolate mix, and whisk until well combined an super smooth.
      Cooking and prep time does not include time required for chilling white chocolate frosting (if using the cocoa butter method).

      Nutrition

      Calories: 339kcal
      Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!
      Vegan white chocolate cake with a hidden layer of blood orange curd #vegan #dairyfree #cake | via @annabanana.co

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      Comments

      1. Joanne

        March 01, 2020 at 10:10 am

        Hi there, I made the frosting as per instructions but it appears to be split. And not smooth like your photos. Where did I go wrong and how can I resolve it?

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 01, 2020 at 1:54 pm

          Hi Joanne, sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the frosting. There could be many reasons why it split, but the most common one is that either the cocoa butter mixture wasn't cooled enough or the ingredients go incorporated too quickly (either the cocoa butter or the milk and cornflour) to the margarine mix. Make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature, and try to use low speed on a electric mixer. Hope this helps!

          Reply
      2. Maja

        July 12, 2019 at 4:55 am

        Hi! I tried to make frosting, but when I cooked cornflower and milk it was so thick I couldn’t mixed it with the rest. Is that correct measurement?
        Thanks, Maja

        Reply
        • annabanana

          July 12, 2019 at 5:17 pm

          Hi Maja, thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear that the mixture didn't work for you. The measurements are correct, I have made this frosting many times and it always works so I'm not sure what could be the problem. Once you add the rest of the ingredients into the mix, the consistency will change and become less thick. Try adding just more milk or reduce the cornflour/ arrowroot (or whatever thickening agent you are using) by 1 tbsp and see what happens. Hope it helps but feel free to ask any other questions!

          Reply
      3. Caitlyn

        June 25, 2019 at 2:20 am

        Hi. Can I substitute the cacao butter? Can I leave out or substitute the vanilla bean paste?

        Reply
        • annabanana

          July 02, 2019 at 2:18 pm

          Hi Caitlyn, cacao butter is necessary to make vegan white chocolate frosting, but you can try replacing it with palm oil, however, I do not guarantee what results you will get with that, as I have never tried it myself. I would love to know if you try it! If you are not vegan, feel free to use just ordinary, white chocolate!

          Reply
      4. alice cooper

        April 04, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        would you be able to make cupcakes out of this recipe instead?

        Reply
        • annabanana

          April 06, 2018 at 12:38 pm

          Hi Alice!
          I have not personally tried that, but don't see why not! If you do try to make some cupcakes with this recipe, I would love to see the results! Let me know!

          Reply
      5. BonVeggie

        March 17, 2018 at 2:32 pm

        5 stars
        YOU are not helping me stay healthy haha! This cake looks so delicious! I have to try this xx

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 26, 2018 at 9:30 pm

          Haha, sorry, not sorry! Thanks so much, I hope you will try it some time!

          Reply
      6. jenny rose

        March 16, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        4 stars
        I love everything about this! Sounds delicious, and the photos are beautiful.
        jenny x | http://www.jennyrosee.com

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 26, 2018 at 9:29 pm

          Thank you so much Jenny!That's great to hear!

          Reply
      7. Alena @ nutriciously.com

        March 16, 2018 at 10:18 am

        White chocolate is the best! Really wished I could make this cake right now - but we decided to skip the long, awful winter this year and escaped to Thailand : ) No kitchen equipment for recipes like these but 30° C!

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 26, 2018 at 9:28 pm

          Hey Alena! I'm so jealous right now! 😉 And I will happily swap the cake for some time in Thailand any day! Have fun!

          Reply
      8. Paul Eyers

        March 16, 2018 at 8:23 am

        5 stars
        The cake sounds delicous and the pictures are great! book marked this page and will try out the recipe soon...

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 16, 2018 at 12:27 pm

          Thanks so much Paul, that is so great to hear! Let me know when you do try it out!

          Reply
      9. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

        March 15, 2018 at 5:52 pm

        5 stars
        I'm so impressed this is vegan!! I just love your photos too. 🙂

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 26, 2018 at 9:27 pm

          Thank you so much Natasha! So happy to hear that!

          Reply
      10. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 15, 2018 at 4:28 pm

        5 stars
        Love the combo of white chocolate and blood orange! Having a huge piece of this with a cuppa coffee this afternoon would make me one happy lady for sure 🙂

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 16, 2018 at 12:26 pm

          Haha, it surely will Dawn!
          A slice of this beauty and a cuppa would be my idea of heaven too! Glad you like it!

          Reply
      11. Ben Myhre

        March 15, 2018 at 4:23 pm

        5 stars
        First, I have to talk about your photos. They are great and I love the surroundings of this cake! Next, I have to mention veganism. I am not a vegan, but will totally eat anything that has good flavor and this looks like it has good flavor.

        Finally, pass the cake.

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 16, 2018 at 12:25 pm

          Ben, you're too kind! Thanks so much, I'm flattered to hear you like my photos and the recipe so much! I really hope you will get to try this one sometime!

          Reply
      12. Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen

        March 15, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        5 stars
        love the sound of that blood orange curd! this cake looks gorgeous 🙂

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 16, 2018 at 12:23 pm

          Thank you Georgie!
          That curd is so good, could be eaten straight out of jar! Hhahaha! And glad you like the cake!

          Reply
      13. Jenni LeBaron

        March 15, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Wow! What a gorgeous cake. I bet the blood orange curd really elevates the flavors!

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 16, 2018 at 12:22 pm

          Thanks Jenni, it really does! And it balances it all out nicely too!

          Reply
      14. Ann

        March 15, 2018 at 2:47 pm

        5 stars
        The longest winter known to the human race indeed haha! I can hardly believe I've survived this far. What a beautiful cake! I love the idea of hiding a tittle layer of curd in there for a nice tart contrast to the richness of the frosting. And I looooove blood oranges. 🙂

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 15, 2018 at 3:33 pm

          Hahah, I'm glad you also feel it Ann!
          And you are so right, the sweetness of the chocolate works so well with sharper taste of citrus! I hope you will get to try it some time soon!
          Thanks for your kind words!

          Reply
      15. Randi Tisdall

        March 13, 2018 at 6:59 pm

        Oh my Anna, this sounds delicious! And yes, where is the time going!? Can't believe Easter is almost here. I don't think I've ever had this combo before, but if you say blood orange and white chocolate go together, I'll take your word for it!

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 15, 2018 at 3:06 pm

          Hey Randi!
          I know, I feel like Christmas was just a moment ago, and now Easter!?! But I guess it falls really early this year, and that's why it feels like it came around so fast! And oh gosh, you MUST try this combo! They work together beautifully! and thank you so much for stopping by!

          Reply
      16. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

        March 13, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        5 stars
        This cake is bloody brilliant Anna! I hope you like the pun haha. Love all the Easter vibes of your gorgeous styling (well, if I'm honest you can make anything look pretty as you are one huge talent!) Big cheer for a big slice of this cake - this one will be going into my Vegan Cakes Recipe Collection xx

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 13, 2018 at 4:31 pm

          Tania, you always lift my spirits up girl! Thanks so much!
          As soon as you're back from your holibobs, we are sitting down to eat a whole of this cake!!!!
          Sending you giant hug!

          Reply
      17. Jess @choosingchia

        March 12, 2018 at 4:29 pm

        The cake looks so fluffy! Such a perfect spring cake. I love adding orange zest to vanilla cakes and cookies for some extra flavour!

        Reply
        • annabanana

          March 12, 2018 at 4:43 pm

          Hey Jess!
          Thanks so much for stopping by! And yeah, same here, a bit of lemon or orange always works so well with cakes!
          And cookies with some curd are next on my list! 😉

          Reply

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