• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Simple Vegan Desserts
  • About
  • Recipes
    • Baking Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Gluten Free Recipes
    • Healthier Recipes
    • No-Bake Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
  • Contact

Vegan Treats Blogger

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Thanksgiving
  • About
  • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • Thanksgiving
    • About
    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Baking Recipes

    Published: Dec 25, 2022 · Modified: Dec 1, 2023 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Super Moist Vegan Cranberry Orange Cake with Streusel

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This vegan cranberry orange cake is a perfect, fruity treat for the festive season and it tastes so good! Moist, soft and everything else you need in a loaf cake. It's topped with streusel which goes with it all so nicely.

    Be sure to check out my vegan blueberry lemon cake, vegan blueberry banana cake and vegan orange poppy seed cake for more fruity cake inspiration.

    Prefer To Watch Instead?

    Ingredients For This Recipe

    A close up shot of the ingredients required for making vegan cranberry orange cake.
    • All-purpose flour
    • Brown sugar - perfect for a toasty streusel
    • Vegan butter
    • Soy milk
    • Apple cider vinegar - this is mixed into the soy milk to make vegan buttermilk
    • Granulated sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Canola oil - this is the same thing as rapeseed oil
    • Vanilla extract
    • Freshly squeezed orange juice - avoid using concentrated or bottled juice
    • Zest of 2 oranges
    • Fresh cranberries - don't use frozen cranberries
    A zoomed in shot of my vegan cranberry orange cake showing the golden brown edges and bright cranberries.

    How To Make Vegan Cranberry Orange Cake

    Step By Step Instructions

    For the full method and ingredient amounts, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    STEP ONE

    Combine the dry streusel ingredients.

    The flour and sugar for the streusel combined in a small, grey bowl.

    STEP TWO

    Crumble in the vegan butter.

    The streusel is ready now that the butter has been added. It is nice and crumbly.

    STEP THREE

    Grease two baking tins with vegan butter.

    Two black, loaf cake tins. They are greased with vegan butter.

    STEP FOUR

    Make the vegan buttermilk.

    A jug of curdling vegan buttermilk.

    STEP FIVE

    Mix together the dry cake ingredients in a bowl.

    Dry cake ingredients combined inside a large, plastic mixing bowl.

    STEP SIX

    Add in the wet ingredients to the mixture including the orange zest and juice.

    The wet ingredients including the orange juice and zest has been added to the mixing bowl.

    STEP SEVEN

    Fold the cake batter until smooth.

    The batter has been folded together so that it is nice and smooth.

    STEP EIGHT

    Pour in the fresh cranberries.

    The fresh cranberries have been added to the batter.

    STEP NINE

    Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tins.

    The cake batter has been poured into the prepared cake tins.

    STEP TEN

    Sprinkle on the streusel and bake in the oven.

    The streusel has been sprinkled on top of the unbaked cake batter, ready to be baked.

    STEP ELEVEN

    Let the cake cool. Serve warm.

    The cakes have now been baked and are golden brown on top. The cranberries are bright red.

    Tips For Making Cranberry Orange Cakes

    Don't Over Mix The Cake Batter

    This will cause the crumb of your cranberry orange cake to be dense and unappetising. Fold the batter instead for a light and fluffy loaf cake that will taste amazing.

    Use Fresh Cranberries Instead Of Dried

    Dried cranberries will dry out the texture of the cake. Use fresh cranberries for the best results.

    The front of the cake has been sliced off. The cake is fluffy and moist on the inside.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use frozen cranberries?

    Yes, you can. They will work perfectly fine in this recipe. I just find fresh cranberries easier to work with and more convenient.

    How To Store My Cranberry Orange Cake

    Store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to four days.

    Two slices of vegan cranberry orange cake stacked on top of each other. The streusel on top is golden brown.

    More Vegan Cake Recipes

    Vegan Gingerbread Loaf Cake

    Vegan Black Forest Cake

    A close up image of a loaf of my vegan cranberry orange cake. Powdered sugar sifted on top.

    Super Moist Vegan Cranberry Orange Cake with Streusel

    This vegan snickerdoodle cake is so soft and is filled with delicious cinnamon swirls. Finally, there is vanilla buttercream on top.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Bakes
    Cuisine: Cranberry Orange Cake
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Cakes
    Author: DJ

    Ingredients

    Streusel Topping:

    • 30 g all-purpose flour
    • 25 g brown sugar
    • 1.5 Tablespoons vegan butter softened

    Cranberry Orange Cake Batter:

    • 200 ml soy milk
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 200 g all-purpose flour sifted
    • 150 g granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 50 ml canola oil rapeseed
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 110 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
    • Zest of 2 oranges
    • 150 g fresh cranberries

    Instructions

    Preparation:

    • Preheat your oven to 177 Celsius (350F).
    • Grease two 20cm x 10cm loaf tins with vegan butter then set aside. 

    Make the streusel:

    • In a bowl, combine the flour and the brown sugar.
    • Add the vegan butter to the dry mixture. Use your hands to crumble the ingredients together into crumbs. They should resemble breadcrumbs.
    • Cover the streusel and place it into the fridge until needed.

    Make the cake:

    • Make the vegan buttermilk. Mix the apple cider vinegar into the soy milk and let the buttermilk curdle for 8 minutes. Measure out the other cake ingredients while you wait for the buttermilk.
    • To a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Combine well.
    • Add the buttermilk, canola oil, vanilla extract, orange juice and orange zest to the dry ingredients. Fold the dry into the wet until almost all the flour pockets are gone.
    • Finally fold in the cranberries and the final but of flour.
    • Pour your orange cake batter into the two prepared cake tins and sprinkle your streusel on top. Bake the cakes in centre of the oven for 20 minutes. When the orange cakes are ready, a skewer will come out clean.
    • Let the cranberry orange cakes cool in their tins for 15 minutes then place them onto a cooling rack.
    Tried this Recipe? Tag Me Today!Mention @vegan_treats_blogger or tag #vegantreatsblogger!

    More Vegan Baking Recipes

    • A large slice of vegan orange poppy seed cake. It is filled with white buttercream and topped with chocolate.
      Vegan Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Chocolate Ganache
    • A moist slice of vegan flourless almond cake on a white plate. It is covered with melted chocolate and almonds.
      Vegan Flourless Almond Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free)
    • A large slice of vegan strawberry lemon cake on a white plate. It is filled and topped with strawberry jelly and lemon buttercream frosting.
      Vegan Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake
    • A close up of one of my vegan blueberry cream cheese muffins which is topped with a thin glaze drizzle.
      Vegan Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins with Streusel Crumble

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lisa says

      November 27, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic dessert! The only changes I made: doubled the streusel, made it in one square instead of two rounds, used oat milk, cooked it longer than the recipe called and topped it with an orange icing. It is super moist and amazing flavor profile. Will be bookmarking this one for sure!

      Reply
      • DJ says

        November 30, 2023 at 10:32 pm

        Thanks so much for that lovely comment, Lisa! So happy that you enjoyed the cranberry orange cake!

        Reply
    2. Claire says

      January 07, 2023 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Such an amazing combo of flavours in this cake.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm DJ. Welcome to Vegan Treats Blogger!

    I'm a self-taught baker and all the recipes which are developed for this website are fully plant-based, dairy-free and egg-free.

    Delicious vegan sweet treats are what we're all here for, right?

    You're in the right place and here, you will have everything you need to satisfy those cravings.

    More about me →

    Vegan Thanksgiving

    • One of my vegan banoffee bars which is dripping with caramel and bananas. It's creamy and like a mini banoffee pie.
      Vegan Banoffee Bars (No-Bake)
    • A large slice of vegan apple crumble cake sat on a wide, brown-rimmed plate. You can see the chopped Granny Smith apples inside.
      Best Ever Vegan Apple Walnut Crumble Cake
    • A spoonful of caramelized bananas being shown close up to the camera.
      Pan Fried Caramelized Bananas (Vegan)
    • A thin slice of my vegan chocolate orange cheesecake being shown close up to the camera. It has a small slice of orange on top.
      Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake (No-Bake + Gluten Free Option)
    • Vegan Mascarpone & Chocolate Sheet Cake Bars
    • A zoomed in image of ,y banana bread baked oats. They are golden brown and the chocolate chunks are melty.
      Single Serve Banana Bread Baked Oats (Vegan & Gluten Free)

    Popular Recipes

    • My vegan banana mug cake being spooned out from a grey mug. The chocolate chips are melted inside.
      Best 2 Minute Vegan Banana Mug Cake
    • A whole loaf of my vegan maple pecan cake sliced equally. It is covered with maple glaze.
      Easy Maple Pecan Cake (Vegan)
    • A stack of vegan banana protein pancakes. Decorated with maple syrup and chopped bananas.
      Fluffy Vegan High Protein Banana Pancakes
    • One raspberry and coconut tart on a wooden platter.
      Vegan Raspberry & Coconut Slices
    • A shot of a golden brown vegan biscoff cookie. Melted biscoff spread is dripping down the front side.
      Chewy Vegan Biscoff Cookies
    • A close up shot of my biscoff mug cake which is topped with melted biscoff spread and biscoff cookie crumbs.
      Easy Lotus Biscoff Mug Cake (Vegan)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Contact

    • Contact

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Accessibility Policy

    Copyright © 2022 Vegan Treats Blogger

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    Cookie SettingsAccept
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT