Tangy Vegan Lime Loaf Cake

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:

1. 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.
2. Mix soy milk with the lemon and lime juice to curdle into a vegan buttermilk, set aside for the flavors to meld.
3. Infuse the granulated sugar with the zest of lime by rubbing them together, releasing the oils for maximum flavor.
4. 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.
5. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients gradually, being gentle to keep the batter light.
6. Pour the batter into the tin, and optionally, place butter strips for a picturesque crack in the center as it bakes.
7. As the cake bakes to golden perfection for 40-45 minutes, whisk up the lime syrup.
8. Once baked, pierce the hot cake and lavish it with the lime syrup, then let it cool down for a serene hour.
9. If opting for the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lime juice until smooth.
10. 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!