SafePlates

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour for a lighter texture)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup neutral vegetable oil (such as canola or sunflower oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Zest of 1 lemon (additional zest for garnish if desired)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water (adjust lemon juice or water for desired consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water until smooth. The glaze should coat the back of a spoon. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice or water if needed.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Optionally, garnish with additional lemon zest or edible flowers for enhanced visual appeal.
10. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving the cake.