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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake


  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delightful dessert combining refreshing lemons and sweet blueberries, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 200g (7 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1+1/2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 115g (4 oz) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) non-dairy milk
  • 90ml (1/4 cup + 2 tbsp) avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1 cup (120g) blueberries
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 can coconut cream or coconut whipping cream
  • 225g (1/2 lb) silken tofu
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 11.5 tsp vanilla paste
  • Fresh blueberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wrap the tofu in several layers of kitchen paper, place it between plates, and weigh it down to drain overnight in the refrigerator. Chill the coconut whipping cream overnight as well.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F) and line your cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, add 3/4 cup of blueberries and toss them in 1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour until coated.
  4. In a large bowl, combine all the wet ingredients and mix well.
  5. Add all the sifted dry ingredients, including the remaining flour, to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  6. Gently fold in the coated blueberries and add white vinegar.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth it down. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries on top.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, stack the layers with coconut cream frosting made from the chilled coconut and tofu mixture. Top with fresh blueberries.

Notes

Best enjoyed on the same day, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cake, dessert, lemon, blueberry, vegan, layer cake