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A slice of lemon and thyme cake on a white plate. There are white and blue tea cups in the background.
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Lemon and Thyme Cake

This fresh dairy and egg-free lemon and thyme cake is perfect for Elevenses or for Afternoon Tea.
Course Baked Goods, Cake
Cuisine English
Diet Vegan
Keyword easy lemon cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 207kcal
Author Chris Mosler | Thinly Spread

Ingredients

For the Loaf Cake

  • 250 ml oat or soya milk
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 250 g self raising flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 125 g caster sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 lemon zest only

For the Icing

  • 125 g icing sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice You might not need all of it
UK Measurements - US Measurements

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.
  • Add the lemon juice to the milk and leave to stand for 10 minutes until curdled and lumpy.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda together into a large bowl.
  • Add the caster sugar, lemon zest, chopped thyme and salt and stir to combine.
  • Add the oil and vanilla to the milk mixture and pour into the flour mixture. Fold in with a metal spoon until combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into your prepared tin, gently level the surface and bake for 30 – 40 minutes until golden brown. Test if it’s cooked by pushing a skewer into the centre, if it comes out clean it is ready.
  • Leave to cool for 10 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake is cool make the icing. Sift the icing sugar into a small bowl and add the lemon juice a little at a time until you have a spooning consistency. Stir in the chopped thyme.
  • Place the cake on a wire rack over a tray. Spoon the icing over the cake and allow to drip down the sides. Leave to set for about an hour - if you can wait that long!

Notes

Nutritional information is only an approximate guideline. Calculations will vary according to the ingredients you use and your cooking methods.
Do read my post for additional tips and tricks to ensure a successful make!

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg