Moist zesty vegan cake slices with icing and fresh lemon slices. An easy to make bake that can be adapted to be gluten-free too.
Lemon flavoured bakes are the best. Especially this time of year when you crave more zesty, fresh flavours.
These lemon drizzle cake slices are perfect for when you fancy lemon cake but don’t want to make a huge cake with giant slices.
It’s easy to make these gluten-free because the sponge is so moist, thanks to the drizzle and yoghurt, that it can withstand the gluten-free flours (usual) drying effects.
Simply replace the plain flour for gluten-free flour!
📖 Recipe
Vegan Lemon Drizzle Bars
Sweet spongey vegan lemon slices, drizzled with a simple icing. So easy to make!
Ingredients
For the lemon cake
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil or mild olive oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup dairy free yoghurt
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For the drizzle
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
For the lemon icing
- 8 tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- optional Dried lemon slices and zest
Instructions
To make the cake
- Preheat oven to 180C / 350F and line an 8x8 inch baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the wet ingredients in, leaving the apple cider vinegar until last and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, spongey and a cake tester comes out clean.
To make the drizzle
- Whilst it's still warm from the oven, poke a few holes in the cake using a skewer or fork. Prepare the drizzle by mixing the maple syrup and lemon juice together and pouring over the cake. Using a pastry brush to spread it evenly over the top of the cake.
- Leave the cake to cool whilst you prepare the icing.
To decorate
- To make the icing, simply mix the powdered sugar with the lemon juice until you have a thick runny icing. You may need to add more lemon juice or more powdered sugar until you have the desired consistency.
- Spread the icing onto the cooled cake and allow to set. I put mine in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Then cut into 16 small squares and decorate with dried lemon slices or zest.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 102Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 38mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 0gSugar 9gProtein 1g
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
I understand why there are so many comments here. This looks LOVELY. You’re amazing at vegan baking. YUM!
Aimee says
Thanks Kimberly :-) I keep trying to stick to more healthy and savoury recipes but am always drawn back to sweet baking!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
These look so pretty! I can imagine seeing these at easter brunch! Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing :)
Aimee says
Thank you Vanessa! Yes, they’re perfect for around Easter time :-)
The Vegan 8 says
Omg these look amazing! I seriously could eat 5 of them right away. Love that you used spelt, I love spelt flour!
Aimee says
Thanks :-) I love spelt flour too, gives a nice soft texture to things I find
Tish says
My boyfriend would be all over these. I may have to make a batch. Great recipe.
Aimee says
Thanks Tish!
Uma says
Lemon flavor is so good. I always like to squeeze little lemon to my dish. And when it come to lemon bars like to eat with my morning chai! Looks delicious!
Aimee says
Thanks Uma!