Vegan Lemon Blackberry Cake: A Refreshing and Berrylicious Treat

Savor the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blackberries in our Vegan Lemon Blackberry Cake. This cake is composed of a light and airy sponge, flavored with a hint of lemon and layered with a rich blackberry purée. The use of dairy-free ingredients makes this cake a wonderful option for those following a vegan diet, without sacrificing any of the flavor or texture. The blackberry purée, made from fresh blackberries and enhanced with lemon zest and juice, adds a natural sweetness and a vibrant color to the cake. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a refreshing and berrylicious treat that's easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients:

  • Sponge:
    • Self-Rising Flour: 360g
    • Baking Powder: 1 tsp
    • Bicarbonate of Soda: 1/2 tsp
    • Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
    • Light Brown Sugar: 100g
    • Caster Sugar: 100g
    • Lemon Zest (optional): from one lemon
    • Dairy-Free Milk + Vinegar: 360ml + 1 tsp
    • Dairy-Free Yogurt: 90g
    • Light Olive Oil: 100g
  • Blackberry Purée:
    • Fresh Blackberries: 300g
    • Lemon Zest: 1 tbsp
    • Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp
    • Light Brown Sugar: 2 tbsp
    • Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder (or Cornflour): 2 tbsp (or 1 tbsp)

Instructions:

  1. Blackberry Purée: Cook blackberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and brown sugar over high heat. Mash berries, stir in protein powder or cornflour, and cook until thickened. Cool in the refrigerator.
  2. Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 170°C Fan. Line three 6-inch round cake tins.
  3. Cake Batter: Mix dairy-free milk with vinegar. Rub lemon zest into sugar. Add wet ingredients, then sift in dry ingredients. Divide batter among tins. Swirl in blackberry purée.
  4. Baking: Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Assembly: Layer cooled cakes with blackberry purée and vegan buttercream (recipe available separately).

Enjoy this Vegan Lemon Blackberry Cake, a delightful and refreshing dessert featuring the tangy flavors of lemon and the sweetness of blackberries, perfect for any occasion or as a special treat.

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