SafePlates

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the almond milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add the apple cider vinegar and gently fold it into the batter. The vinegar will react with the baking soda to help the cake rise.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Optionally, you can glaze the cake with a simple vegan lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice, or dust it with powdered sugar before serving.