Easy Vegan Lemon Cake

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A deliciously lemony, milk- and egg-free cake. This vegan recipe makes enough for two 9-inch cake rounds. Fill and frost however you like.

Submitted by Amanda123
Updated on January 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 9-inch cake layers
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Ingredients

  • baking spray

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ⅔ cup margarine, melted

  • ⅔ cup soy milk

  • ½ cup soy yogurt

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray.

  2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

  3. Whisk sugar, margarine, soy milk, and soy yogurt together in a large bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, whisking well after each addition. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 32 to 35 minutes.

  5. Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a cooling rack. Let cool completely before frosting, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Note:

For non-vegans (or those without milk allergies), regular yogurt and milk work fine in place of the soy products.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
11g Fat
46g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 368mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 75mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.