Vegan Blood Orange Loaf

Hello there!
As requested by some of my friends I have decided to create a blog post of a recipe which I put on my Instagram account. I haven't had many vegan cakes, only brownies really, so I wanted to try a vegan loaf. I must say, this turned out brilliantly and I don't think anyone would know that it is vegan. I used blood oranges but if you can't get your hands on those then just normal oranges work great. What I have noticed from vegan baking recipes is that grated apple or applesauce is essential but it really isn't as hard as it seems so give it a go! Enjoy!

The Recipe: Vegan Blood Orange Loaf

Serves 8

For the sponge:

• 340g plain flour 
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 blood orange, zested and juiced
• 200g caster sugar 
• 250ml unsweetened almond milk
• 125g vegan butter, melted and cooled
• 140g eating apple, skin on and grated
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 

For the icing:

• 200g icing sugar
• 3 tbsp blood orange juice
• 1 blood orange, to decorate 

Preheat an oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Line a 2lb loaf tin with grease-proof paper on the base and around the sides. 

For the sponge, combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and orange zest in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, sugar, almond milk, melted butter, grated apple and vinegar. 

Combine the two mixtures by folding the wet mix into the dry mix with a spatula. You should have a pale and thick batter. 

Pour into the loaf tin. Bake for 50-55 mins, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool a little then remove from the tin and place on a cooling rack.

To make the icing, sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and add the blood orange juice a little at a time. Combine with a whisk to form a thick and smooth icing which is dropping consistency. Once cooled, drizzle over the loaf and top with blood orange slices. Leave to set and serve. 

Vegan Blood Orange Loaf...Ta dah!

Check these other loaf recipes:
GF Banana Loaf with Chocolate Ganache
Spiced Apple and Sultana Loaf
Lemon and Poppy Seed Loaf

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