Whip up a zesty and delightful Lemon Bliss Vegan Loaf, a refreshing treat that perfectly balances the tangy lemon with the sweetness of sugar, all brought together in a moist, vegan-friendly cake.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- ½ cup (118ml) soy milk
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (organic preferred in the US)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 large lemons)
- Seeds from ½ a vanilla pod
- ⅓ cup (75g) vegan butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil or vegan plain yogurt
- ⅗ cup (140g) vegan Greek-style yogurt or Skyr
- 1 ⅔ cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder, sifted
- ¼ tsp baking soda, sifted
- ¼ tsp salt, sifted
For the Icing:
- 1 ¼ cups (150g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vegan Greek-style yogurt or Skyr
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8" loaf tin and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Create vegan buttermilk by combining soy milk with lemon juice in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, massage the lemon zest into the sugar along with the vanilla seeds to release their aromas.
- Whisk in the melted butter, then the olive oil and yogurt until well mixed. Stir in the vegan buttermilk.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Optionally, add thin strips of vegan butter atop the batter to encourage a crack down the center as it bakes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a knife or toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- For the icing, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and yogurt, whisking until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake, letting it cascade down the sides. Allow the icing to set before slicing and serving.
This Lemon Bliss Vegan Loaf is a perfect teatime companion or a refreshing dessert option. Bookmark this recipe for a delightful, plant-based addition to your baking repertoire!
