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A glass cake stand holding a yellow lemon loaf with vanilla frosting, with lemons in the background

Whole Lemon Loaf

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A sweet, zesty, aromatic dessert that is incredibly easy to make and serve in so many ways!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert, desserts, easy vegan dessert, healthy vegan desserts, plant based dessert, vegan dessert, vegan dessert recipe, vegan lemon loaf, vegan loaf cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 195.9
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup maple syrup
  • 1 lemon whole, scrubbed clean, chopped, deseeded if desired, pith removed if desired
  • ½ cup vegan yogurt unsweetened
  • ⅓ cup plant-based milk
  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅝ cups all purpose flour or 1¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric

Instructions

  • People have had mixed results with the bitterness of this loaf, and it depends on the lemon you have. To avoid bitterness, first remove the pith from your lemon. Lay a section of rind down on the cutting board, surface side down. Carefully run the knife, facing away from you, as close to the surface as you can. Try to remove as much pith as possible, while leaving the remaining peel intact. The peels can now be used in the loaf.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F and grease or add parchment paper to a loaf pan.
  • If you have a high quality high speed blender, add all ingredients and blend just until a batter is formed. Do not over mix as the loaf will have difficulty rising.
  • Alternatively, add the lemon pieces, yogurt, milk, vanilla and maple syrup to a blender or food processor and combine until smooth. Pour into a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, including the flour, salt, turmeric, baking powder and baking soda. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and slowly fold using a spatula until a smooth batter is formed. Do not overmix.
  • Transfer to a loaf pan, and bake for 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. 
  • Remove and allow to cool before slicing. Enjoy with vanilla icing as desired. Store in a sealed container on the counter for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.3g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 366.7mg | Potassium: 138.5mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 19.7g | Vitamin A: 60.9IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 138.7mg | Iron: 1.5mg