66min 4 ppl
Vegan Soy Yogurt Citrus Cake
62 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
62 min · 6 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
420 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 62g
Fats 16g
About this dish
Replacing dairy yogurt with full-fat soya yogurt gives this classic French snack cake an exceptionally moist, tender crumb — the acidity activates the baking powder beautifully, while a double hit of citrus zest and fresh juice perfumes every layer.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Orange juicefreshly squeezed60 ml
- Orangezest finely grated1 large
- Lemonzest finely grated1 large
- Unwaxed lemonjuice only, about 30 ml1
Dairy & Eggs
- Plain full-fat soya yogurt200 g
Tins & Jars
- Orange marmaladefor glazing1 tbsp
Dried Goods
- Plain flour180 g
- Caster sugar120 g
- Baking powder1.5 tsp
- Bicarbonate of soda0.5 tsp
- Warm waterfor glazing1 tsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea salt1 pinch
Oils & Condiments
- Light olive oil or neutral sunflower oil80 ml
Utensils
- 20 cm round cake tin
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Fine sieve
- Wire rack
- Pastry brush
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a 20 cm round cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. Finely grate the zest of the orange and lemon, then juice the orange and lemon separately and measure the quantities.
Approx. 8 minutes
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the soya yogurt, caster sugar, oil, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest until fully combined and smooth.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt over the wet ingredients, then fold gently with a spatula until just combined — stop as soon as no dry streaks remain to avoid a tough crumb.
Approx. 3 minutes
4
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake on the middle shelf for 38–42 minutes, until the top is deep golden, the cake has pulled slightly from the sides, and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Approx. 40 minutes
5
Remove from the oven and leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Stir the marmalade with the warm water until loosened, then brush the glaze evenly over the top of the warm cake and leave to set before slicing.
Approx. 5 minutes
