A Vegan Lemon Loaf Cake with Lemon Glaze sounds like a refreshing, sweet treat! The tangy lemon flavor combined with a light, fluffy cake and zesty glaze makes for a delicious dessert or snack. Here’s an easy recipe for you to try:
Vegan Lemon Loaf Cake with Lemon Glaze
For the Lemon Loaf Cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- Optional: 1/4 cup poppy seeds for texture
For the Lemon Glaze:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, or lightly grease it with oil.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add wet to dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! If you’re adding poppy seeds, stir them in now.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown, and the cake should spring back slightly when touched.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more lemon juice to reach your desired consistency.
- Glaze the cake: Once the loaf cake has completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.
This vegan lemon loaf is light, bright, and super flavorful. It’s perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or for a special treat with afternoon tea. The glaze adds an extra burst of citrusy sweetness! Enjoy!