You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan lemon cake! It’s moist, delicious and plenty lemony thanks to a combination of lemon juice and zest. A glaze made with lemon juice, confectioners’ sugar and almond milk adds a sweet-tangy finish.
Updated on September 19, 2023
Additional Time:
1 hr 25 mins
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Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
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2 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, divided
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2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, divided
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1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Set aside. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk granulated sugar, oil, 2/3 cup almond milk, 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and fold to combine. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
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Bake the cake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool completely on the rack, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
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Whisk confectioners’ sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon almond milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches the desired consistency. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake.
Tips
To make ahead: Store glazed cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Equipment: Parchment paper
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 269 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 47g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 |
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Serving Size 1 slice |
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Calories 269 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 47g |
17% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
3% |
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Total Sugars 27g |
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Added Sugars 27g |
54% |
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Protein 3g |
5% |
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Total Fat 8g |
10% |
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Saturated Fat 1g |
6% |
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Vitamin A 37IU |
1% |
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Vitamin C 2mg |
2% |
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Folate 74mcg |
18% |
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Sodium 255mg |
11% |
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Calcium 38mg |
3% |
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Iron 1mg |
7% |
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Magnesium 6mg |
1% |
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Potassium 35mg |
1% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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