Vegan Lemon Cake
Craving something sweet? This vegan lemon cake is the perfect treat! With zesty lemon zest and just the right amount of sweetness, it'll bring a smile to your face. And the best part? It's easy to make too! So don't wait, get baking!
Ahhh, a vegan lemon cake. Let me just say, this dessert is as impressive as they come! Tart, sweet, and full of zesty flavor, it's sure to become an instant hit in your household. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, taking only fifteen minutes to prepare and thirty minutes to bake.
The kids will go nuts for this vegan lemon cake. Made with vegetable oil, self-raising flour, golden caster sugar, baking powder, and two lemons for zest and juice, it packs a punch even without the need for eggs or dairy.
Have a taste when it’s cool, or add a generous helping of lemon-infused icing for a real zing – your house will smell like a heavenly citrus bakery as it bakes in the oven!
This vegan lemon cake is guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your dinner table, and can be enjoyed guilt-free as a vegan-friendly treat. Plus, it’s bursting with flavor, with a satisfying blend of sweetness and tang from the lemons.
It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser no matter the occasion. So don’t hesitate – it’s time to get baking
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Lemon Cake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Vegan Lemon Cake recipe:
It's delicious: Whether you're vegan or not, this vegan lemon cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With the perfect combination of zesty lemon and sweet sugar, it's the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
It's easy to make: This vegan lemon cake is quick and easy to make, a great option for busy home bakers. With simple mix-ins and just a few steps, you'll have a delicious cake in no time.
It's healthy: With only a few simple swaps, this vegan lemon cake is a healthy alternative to traditional cakes. Low in saturated fat and with no added sugar, it's a great way to get your sweet fix without any of the guilt.
Vegan Lemon Cake
Craving something sweet? This vegan lemon cake is the perfect treat! With zesty lemon zest and just the right amount of sweetness, it'll bring a smile to your face. And the best part? It's easy to make too! So don't wait, get baking!
Ingredients
- 100ml vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin
- 275g self-raising flour
- 200g golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lemon, zested, 1/2 juiced
For the icing
- 150g icing sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and lightly grease a 1lb loaf tin. Line with baking parchment. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and lemon zest. Add the oil, lemon juice and 170ml of cold water and whisk until the mixture is well blended.
- Step 2: Pour the contents of the bowl into the tin. Bake the cake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 3: In a bowl, sift the icing sugar. Add only enough lemon juice to achieve a consistency thick enough to coat the loaf; should the icing be too thin, it will slip off the cake.
