SafePlates

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of water
• 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of lemon zest
• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with vegan butter or oil.
2. In a large bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice along with 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
8. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
9. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
10. Serve and enjoy your fresh, zesty Vegan Lemon Bliss Cake!