Vegan Lemon Loaf Cake
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4.9
Vegan Lemon Loaf Cake
Description
This cake combines all-purpose or whole wheat flour with sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla, vinegar, oil, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. The acidic vinegar reacts with baking soda to leaven the loaf without eggs. The lemon and vanilla provide fresh, aromatic notes throughout the tender crumb.
The batter is mixed until smooth but not overworked, then poured into a greased loaf pan and baked at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The result is a moist, tender vegan loaf with a gentle lemon tang suitable for breakfast or dessert.
Lining the pan with parchment paper and leaving flaps helps remove the cake easily once baked. Allowing the cake to cool completely before glazing prevents the glaze from melting and soaking in unevenly, preserving appearance and moisture balance.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- ¾ cups granulated sugar depending on your sweet tooth
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a bread load pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer (or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer), mix together all the ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Test by sticking a toothpick in the middle. If the toothpick comes out dry, the loaf is done.
Notes
- Use parchment paper with flaps in the loaf pan for easier cake removal.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, heavy texture.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before applying glaze to prevent melting and sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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