Vegan Orange Cake with 4 Ingredients – No Mixer, Ready in 5 Minutes

This Vegan Orange Cake with just 4 ingredients is soft, fragrant, and incredibly easy to prepare. No mixer, no eggs, no dairy — just simple pantry staples mixed in one bowl in under 5 minutes.

The fresh orange juice gives this cake a naturally bright citrus flavor, while the oil or margarine keeps it moist and tender. It’s perfect for fasting periods, dairy-free diets, or whenever you need a quick homemade dessert without complicated steps.

Vegan Orange Cake with 4 Ingredients – No Mixer, Ready in 5 Minutes

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

slices

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

360

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

An easy vegan orange cake made with only 4 ingredients. No mixer required — moist, fluffy, and perfect for fasting or dairy-free baking.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 500 g 4 cup Self-Rising Flour

• 300 g 1 1/4 cup Orange Juice

• 350 g 1 3/4 cup Sugar

• 250 g 1 cup Margarine (room temperature) or Vegetable Oil

• Optional

• 100 g 2/3 cup Chocolate Couverture Sprinkles

How to make vegan orange cake

• In a bowl, combine the sugar and margarine. Mix well until incorporated.
• Gradually alternate adding the orange juice and flour while mixing.
• Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined.
• If desired, add the chocolate sprinkles and stir gently.
• Grease and flour a 28 cm (11-inch) cake pan.
• Pour in the batter and spread evenly.
• Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C), conventional heat.
• Place the pan on the lower rack and bake for about 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.

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Why This 4-Ingredient Cake Works

This recipe relies on the structure provided by self-rising flour, which already contains leavening agents. The acidity of fresh orange juice helps activate the baking agents, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.

No Eggs, No Dairy — Still Moist

The combination of oil or margarine with citrus juice keeps the crumb tender and prevents dryness. Despite being eggless and dairy-free, the cake remains soft for several days.

Perfect for Fasting & Everyday Baking

This vegan orange cake is ideal for:

• Fasting periods
• Dairy-free diets
• Quick desserts
• Beginner bakers

It requires no special equipment and minimal cleanup.

Flavor & Texture

Expect:

• A fragrant citrus aroma
• A soft, fluffy interior
• A lightly crisp golden crust

Adding chocolate sprinkles gives it a subtle chocolate-orange twist without overpowering the citrus flavor.