Tangy Lemon Cake

The Soy Dessert and Baking Book
Brita Housez
Now that soy-based ingredients are readily available, you can enjoy their healthful benefits in your favourite desserts! This is full of simply yummy recipes that require little preparation and baking time. You needn't fear tofu any longer! $25.95.

Non-dairy

An easy to make cake that looks and tastes wonderful. Moist, tangy and light.

2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided 150 mL
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, divided 125 mL
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 60 mL

1/4 cup soft tofu 60 mL
1 egg 1
2 egg whites 2
1/3 cup soy milk 75 mL
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour 375 mL
2 tbsp. soy flour 30 mL
1 tbsp. baking powder 15 mL
1/4 tsp. salt 1 mL
1 cup confectioner's sugar, for the frosting 250 mL
1 tbsp. toasted soy flakes (optional) 15 mL
2 tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel 30 mL

Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan.

For the lemon glaze, combine 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar with all but 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the lemon juice. Set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or hand blender, blend together butter, tofu, and remaining 1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar. Beat in egg, egg whites, and soy milk. Gradually stir in flours, baking powder, and salt to form a thick, smooth batter.

Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

With a toothpick, poke 15 to 20 holes in top of cake. Smooth lemon glaze over it. Cool cake completely before tranferring it to a serving platter.

To make the icing, combine confectioner's sugar with only as much of the reserved 2 tbsp. (30 mL) lemon juice as needed to make it spreadable. Spoon over the cake, letting it drip over the edge. Sprinkle with soy flakes, if using, and shredded lemon peel.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Preparation time: 25 minutes.

Baking time: 45-50 minutes.

Freezes well.

Per serving: 226 calories, 4 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 5 g total fat (3 g sat fat, 2 g mono fat, <.5 g poly fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fibre, 52 RE vitamin A, 4 mcg folate, 7 mg vitamin C, 9 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 57 mg potassium, 164 mg sodium.

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