Relish in the zesty burst of lime with this Vegan Lime Loaf Cake, perfect for tea time or as a refreshing dessert!
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 118 ml (½ cup) soy milk, for a moist crumb
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) each of lemon and lime juice, for that citrus kick
- 2 tablespoons of freshly grated lime zest, for an aromatic zestiness
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar, choose organic for a pure taste
- 75 g (⅓ cup) vegan butter, ensuring a buttery texture
- 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil, for a light yet rich flavor
- 140 g (¾ cup) vegan Greek-style yogurt, to add creaminess
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, for a subtle sweet note
- 240 g (1½ cups + 3 tbsp) all-purpose flour, sifted for fluffiness
- 2 teaspoons baking powder and a pinch each of baking soda and salt, for rise and balance
Lime Syrup:
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar, dissolved with
- 40 ml (2½ tbsp) lime juice, to create a sweet-tart syrup
Optional Lime Icing:
- 50 g (⅖ cup) powdered sugar, whisked with
- 10 ml (2 tsp) lime juice, for a drizzly topping
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to a warm 175°C (350°F) and preparing your loaf tin with a light greasing and a parchment sling.
- Mix soy milk with the lemon and lime juice to curdle into a vegan buttermilk, set aside for the flavors to meld.
- Infuse the granulated sugar with the zest of lime by rubbing them together, releasing the oils for maximum flavor.
- Whisk the zesty sugar with room-temperature vegan butter until airy, then blend in the olive oil, yogurt, vanilla, and your homemade buttermilk for a harmonious wet mix.
- Fold in the sifted dry ingredients gradually, being gentle to keep the batter light.
- Pour the batter into the tin, and optionally, place butter strips for a picturesque crack in the center as it bakes.
- As the cake bakes to golden perfection for 40-45 minutes, whisk up the lime syrup.
- Once baked, pierce the hot cake and lavish it with the lime syrup, then let it cool down for a serene hour.
- If opting for the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lime juice until smooth.
- To serve, ease the cake out of the tin, place it on a wire rack with parchment underneath, and drizzle with the lime icing.
This Vegan Lime Loaf Cake promises a moist interior with a crisp crust, soaked in a lime syrup and crowned with a sweet glaze, a perfect treat to share with friends or indulge in a slice with your afternoon tea. Enjoy the zesty goodness!
