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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Moist and spongy Orange chocolate cake (using vegetable oil – no butter) which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about 1 hour prep + baking and can be served for 12 small slices. In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Moist and spongy Orange chocolate cake (using vegetable oil – no butter)


  1. 2 eggs
  2. 1 1/4 cup caster sugar
  3. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  4. 1/4 natural or greek yogurt
  5. 1 cup fresh orange juice
  6. Zest of two oranges
  7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  8. 2 1/2 cups plain flour
  9. 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  10. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  11. 1 teaspoon baking soda (can be replaced with baking powder)
  12. Pinch salt
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Moist and spongy Orange chocolate cake (using vegetable oil – no butter)


  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 180C and lightly grease a 20x20cm tin with butter, veg oil or a drizzle of tahini

    Tahini to grease a baking pan

  • 2

    Beat eggs + sugar with a whisk until the mixture has thickened and turned pale yellow

  • 3

    Add 1/2 cup of vegetable and mix

  • 4

    Add the orange juice, zest, vanilla extract and yogurt. Combine again. Yogurt will make the cake extra moist!

  • 5

    Now the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, pinch of salt. Combine very well with the whisk until you get a smooth mixture.

  • 6

    Pour the mixture in the tin and bake for 35 minutes on 180C the for another 8-10 minutes on 150C. Poke with a knife or a toothpick in the center of the cake to check doneness. If it comes out dry, it means it’s ready!

  • 7

    Let the cake sit in the tin for 15 minutes. When it’s cooled down, decorate with ganache if you like.


  • Well, that’s the recipe for Moist and spongy Orange chocolate cake (using vegetable oil – no butter) that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Moist and spongy Orange chocolate cake (using vegetable oil – no butter). Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!