Vegan Lemon Loaf with Vanilla Glaze

This bright and sunny vegan lemon pound cake is soft, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavor — the kind of loaf that instantly lifts your mood and makes your kitchen smell like a cozy bakery.

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups All Purpose Flour

3/4 cup White Sugar

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 cup Plant-Based Milk (such as oat or soy)

1/2 cup Vegan Butter, melted

1/4 cup Lemon Juice

2 Large Lemons, zested (2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest)

1/2 tsp Lemon Extract

1-2 drops Lemon Food Coloring (optional)

There’s something so comforting about the smell of lemon baking in the oven — it instantly fills the kitchen with sunshine. I first made this vegan lemon pound cake on a lazy afternoon when I wanted something sweet yet light and simple. The texture is soft, buttery, and moist, and that glossy vanilla glaze makes every slice feel a little extra special. It’s perfect with a cup of tea, for brunch with friends, or just as a treat to brighten your day.

Instructions

For the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease a 9.5" x 5" loaf pan.

In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, lemon zest and salt, set aside.

In a large glass measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, and lemon juice. (It's ok if it curdles).

Pour the milk mixture and melted butter into the bowl with the flour. Gently mix together. Do not over-mix the batter, or the cake might not rise properly. The batter should be a bit lumpy.

Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

For the Icing

1-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

2 Tablespoons of Fresh Lemon Juice

1-2 Tablespoon Plant-Based Milk, (such as oat or soy)

1 tsp Lemon Zest (optional)

Instructions

Add to a medium bowl the powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest, if using. Mix in the plant milk one tablespoons at a time until you get the consistency you desire.

Note: you can use either more or less of the plant based milk or lemon juice to get the flavor you desire.

Total Cost: ≈ $3.75 Cost per slice (9 slices): about $0.42 each