Lemon poppy zing cake is very rich and creamy; no one would guess that it doesn’t contain dairy cream cheese. Another welcome aspect of this cake is that you can mix all the ingredients in one bowl. Nice Lemon poppy zing cake

Ingredients

LEMON-POPPY ZING CAKE

1½ cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

⅓ cup vegan butter substitute,

at room temperature

1 cup soymilk

2 tablespoons candied lemon peel (optional)

1½ to 2 tablespoons finely

grated lemon peel

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon lemon extract

LEMON GLAZE

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon finely grated

lemon peel

Method

To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and oil a 9-inch loaf pan. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, combine the sugar and vegan butter substitute and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

Stir in the soymilk, optional candied lemon peel, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, and lemon extract with a wooden spoon.

Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.

Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the center bounces back when lightly pressed with a finger and a toothpick inserted into the center

Lemon-Poppy Zing Muffins: Oil and flour 12 standard muffin cups or use paper liners.

Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cups and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and glaze. comes out clean. Cool on a rack.

To make the glaze, combine the sugar and lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at medium power for 45 seconds. Alternatively, heat the sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan on low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Stir in the lemon peel. Remove the cooled cake from the pan and drizzle the glaze over it. Store covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator (for longer storage).