Dairy-Free Classic Tea Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of a Dairy-Free Classic Tea Cake—a delightful treat that’s perfect for gatherings, casual coffee breaks, or afternoon tea. This light and tender cake is completely dairy-free, offering a moist crumb thanks to unsweetened applesauce and almond milk. Bright notes of lemon zest bring a refreshing citrus twist, complementing the warm depth of vanilla extract. Simple yet elegant, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes. Whether enjoyed plain or with your favorite topping, this soft and subtly sweet tea cake is an effortless way to impress guests while accommodating dietary needs. Make your next teatime feel extraordinary with this golden, dairy-free bake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml unsweetened applesauce
- 80 ml vegetable oil
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 ml almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, and vegetable oil. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract, almond milk, and lemon zest to the wet ingredients and mix well.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve your dairy-free classic tea cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 45.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2214 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.5 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 461 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
