This Vegan Lemon Yogurt Cake offers a refreshing citrus flavor in a moist crumb, complemented by a sweet and tangy icing, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- ½ cup (118ml) soy milk
- 2 tbsp (30ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (organic preferred in the US)
- 2 tbsp freshly grated 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 plain vegan yogurt
- ⅗ cup (140g) vegan Greek-style yogurt or plain soy/coconut yogurt
- 1 ½ cups + 3 tbsp (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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vegan Greek-style yogurt or plain soy/coconut yogurt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8" loaf tin and line it with parchment paper.
- Create vegan buttermilk by combining soy milk and lemon juice; let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest and vanilla seeds into the sugar.
- Whisk the melted butter into the sugar mixture. Add olive oil and yogurt, whisking to combine. Mix in the vegan buttermilk.
- Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the loaf pan. Optionally, place strips of vegan butter on top to encourage a crack in the center as it bakes. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vegan yogurt until smooth.
- Once the cake is cool, place parchment paper underneath the rack to catch drips. Pour the icing over the cake, covering it completely. Allow the icing to set before serving.
Enjoy a slice of this Vegan Lemon Yogurt Cake with a cup of tea or as a sweet finish to your meal. The zesty lemon and creamy yogurt combine to create a delightful dessert that's sure to be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!
