Description
Moist Vegan Grapefruit Loaf Cake is a delightful, citrus-infused treat that perfectly balances tangy grapefruit with a tender, fluffy texture. This vegan cake is not only easy to make but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it the ideal dessert for any occasion. Enjoy it as a refreshing afternoon snack or serve it at brunch gatherings to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- ½ cup plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, grapefruit juice, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and grapefruit zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg