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lemon zucchini loaf cake
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5 from 2 votes

vegan lemon zucchini loaf cake

This Vegan Lemon Zucchini Loaf Cake is soft, fluffy, and so delicious. It is packed with fresh springy flavors and topped with a zesty lemon glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breads &amp, Loaf Cakes
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water
  • 1 zucchini grated (about 1 cup)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil can sub melted vegan butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup nondairy milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • *for the glaze*
  • ¼ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 drops of yellow food coloring as needed

Instructions

  • First, preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a 9x5 loaf cake with nonstick spray, or coat with vegan butter and flour. Set aside.
  • Next, prepare your flax egg. Mix the flaxseed with the water, and set aside while you prepare the rest.
  • Now, grate your zucchini, and place in a kitchen towel. Wrap the towel up tightly, and squeeze over the sink to get rid of all the excess water. This is essential so that your zucchini cake won't be a soggy mess!
  • Place your squeezed zucchini in a large bowl, and mix in the plant milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, flax mixture, vanilla, and sugar.
  • Mix everything together, then add in the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Batter will be thick!
  • Pour the batter into the pan, and pat down to make an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 400F for about 5 minutes, then lower heat to 350F, and bake for 35-40 more min. Don't open the oven or take the bread out when you turn down the temperature.
  • Let bread cool slightly, then remove from pan to finish cooling completely.
  • While the loaf cake cools off, make the lemon glaze. Combine the lemon juice with the powdered sugar, a spoonful at a time, until a smooth, thick glaze forms. Add some food coloring if desired.
  • Pour the glaze over the top of the cake, and enjoy!