Vegan Orange Chocolate Mousse Cake – Easy Recipes Delight
This elegant vegan orange chocolate mousse cake is a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any celebration.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 200g vegan dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup aquafaba (chickpea water)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oat milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan before removing.
- Melt vegan chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- In a clean bowl, whip aquafaba with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Gently fold in melted chocolate to create mousse. Pour over the cake base and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.