Lemon Cake
Lemon Cake
This cake is light and perfect for any occasion.
  • CourseCakes, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 4×2″ slice
Prep Time Cook Time
40minutes 20minutes
Lemon Cake
Lemon Cake
This cake is light and perfect for any occasion.
  • CourseCakes, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 4×2″ slice
Prep Time Cook Time
40minutes 20minutes
Ingredients
For the cake:
  • 1 1/2C flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 3/4C granulated sugar
  • 1/2Tbsp baking soda
  • 1/2C lemon juice
  • 1/2C water
  • 1/2C vegetable oil
  • 1/2Tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2Tbsp lemon extract
  • 1Tbsp vinegar (apple cider)
For the lemon cream cheese frosting:
  • 1/4C buttery spread
  • 1 1/2oz cream cheese (soy plain)
  • 1Tbsp soy milk
  • 1C powdered sugar
  • 1/4C corn starch
  • 1/2Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until well combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend well.
  4. Add the vinegar to the mixture and mix until well blended.
  5. Pour the cake batter into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or large loaf pan (greased); bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake.
  6. Prepare the frosting by creaming together the buttery spread, cream cheese and milk; gradually add the sugar and corn starch until well mixed. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until light and fluffy.
  7. Once cooled, frost the cake with the frosting.
Recipe Notes

Double this recipe and bake in two 9-inch cake pans for a full-size round layered cake, if desired.

Cover and store for up to one week.

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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 34g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 0.2%
Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 1%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
2.4 Water saved (gallons)
9.4 Manure not deposited (pounds)
10.6 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
23.0 Methane not created (gallons)
281.8 CO2 not released (pounds)