Description
This Vegan Lemon Loaf is moist, zesty, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, it’s perfect for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat with tea. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, it’s a refreshing, dairy-free twist on classic lemon cake.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup organic granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup unflavored and unsweetened vegan yogurt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon yellow food coloring, optional (or a few pinches of turmeric for natural color)
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate container, stir together the vegan yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and yellow food coloring or turmeric if using.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
- Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely in the pan before removing.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Remove loaf from the pan and spread glaze over the top and sides. Let glaze set before slicing.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Turmeric can be used instead of yellow food coloring for a natural tint.
- If using a 9-inch loaf pan, reduce bake time by up to 15 minutes and keep an eye on doneness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
