Vegan Orange Cake with Spoon Sweet: No Mixer, Ready in 3 Minutes

This Is the Easiest Fluffy Vegan Cake You’ll Ever Make

If you’re looking for a soft, aromatic cake that takes just minutes to prepare, this recipe will surprise you. No mixer, no complicated steps-just mix, bake, and enjoy a light, fluffy cake packed with citrus aroma and sweet fruit bursts.

The real game changer? The addition of Greek spoon sweet, which melts into the cake and creates little pockets of flavor in every bite. Combined with orange juice and vanilla, the result is a cake that feels homemade, nostalgic, and incredibly satisfying.

Perfect for fast desserts, Lenten baking, or everyday treats, this is one of those recipes that always works and never disappoints.

Vegan Orange Cake with Spoon Sweet: No Mixer, Ready in 3 Minutes

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

360

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

This fluffy vegan orange cake with spoon sweet is soft, aromatic, and incredibly easy to make without a mixer. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect homemade dessert with fruity flavor in every bite.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 500 g 4 cup Self-rising Flour

• 1 tsp 1 tsp Baking Powder

• 2 2 Vanillin Capsules (or 1 tsp Vanilla extract)

• 300 g 1 1/4 cup Orange Juice

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

• 250 g 1 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil

• 250 g 1 1/4 cup Sugar

• 50 g 3 tbsp Water

• 200 g 3/4 cup Spoon Sweet, chopped

How to make the Cake

• Preheat the oven to 170°C / 340°F (conventional heat).
• In a bowl, add the sugar and sunflower oil and mix for about 1 minute.
• Add half of the orange juice along with the water and continue mixing.
• Dissolve the baking soda in the remaining orange juice and add it to the mixture.
• Add the flour, baking powder, and vanilla and mix for about 1 minute until smooth.
• Lightly coat the spoon sweet with flour and add it to the mixture. Mix gently.
• Transfer the mixture to a 26 cm (10-inch) pan lined with parchment paper and lightly greased.
• Bake for about 55–60 minutes, until golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
• Let it cool, remove from the pan, and dust with powdered sugar.

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This Cake Is So Easy… You’ll Make It Without Thinking

No mixer. No complicated steps. No stress.

This is the kind of recipe you can make any time you want something sweet, fast, and reliable. Everything comes together in one bowl, and the result is a cake that’s soft, fluffy, and full of flavor every single time.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want a homemade dessert—but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

The Secret Ingredient That Changes Everything

The addition of spoon sweet takes this cake to another level.

As it bakes, it creates little bursts of sweetness and moisture inside the cake, making every bite more interesting and flavorful.

Combined with the orange juice and vanilla, it creates a dessert that feels:

• rich but not heavy
• sweet but balanced
• simple but impressive

Why This Cake Turns Out Perfect Every Time

There are a few key reasons this recipe never fails:

• The oil keeps the cake moist
• The orange juice activates the baking agents
• The quick mixing prevents overworking the batter

And one important tip:
lightly flour the spoon sweet before adding it—this helps distribute it evenly and prevents it from sinking.

When to Make This Cake

This cake is perfect for:

• Lenten desserts
• quick family treats
• afternoon coffee
• last-minute guests

It’s simple, fast, and always a crowd favorite.