Lemon Olive Oil Cake

If you're looking for an easy vegan cake recipe, you just have to try this lemon olive oil cake! It's perfectly moist and bursting with fresh and zesty lemon flavor. It's an irresistible treat that will impress everyone!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 28

Total Time 34

Servings pieces

Calories 254kcal

Author Sina

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 wooden spoon
1 loaf pan
parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup soy or coconut yogurt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoons lemon zest

For the Frosting (optional):

1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake the cake for about 40 minutes. Use a toothpick to check if it is ready. Leave in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

I think this cake is even better the next day, so it's a great recipe to make ahead.

I used a plain soy yogurt for this recipe, but the recipe also works well with lemon or vanilla flavored soy or coconut yogurt.

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