Description
A delightful Vegan Lemon Cream Cake that captures the nostalgia of family gatherings with its bright, zesty flavor and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons non-dairy yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 15 minutes)
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 8-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix non-dairy milk, non-dairy yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the lemon zest.
- Divide batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt, turmeric, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer with lemon cream frosting, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality non-dairy yogurt and room temperature ingredients. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan dessert, lemon cake, dairy-free cake
