Torta di Limone

Torta di Limone is a delightful vegan lemon cake that captures the essence of Italian dessert traditions with a refreshing citrus flavor. This light and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a zesty twist that will brighten your day.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• granulated sugar - 70 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• almond milk - 100 milliliters
• fresh lemon juice - 30 milliliters
• lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• coconut oil - 30 grams, melted
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small round cake pan (approximately 15 cm).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.
• Lemon provides vitamin C, supporting the immune system.

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