A dense lemon cake topped with sweet raspberries and mountains of streusel is perfect as dessert, or even a breakfast cake. The perfect blend of sweet with tart, you’ll want a large slice. This Vegan Gluten-free Lemon Raspberry Streusel Cake is free of: wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and tree nuts.
Do you ever see an image of food and it just stays with you forever? Or, am I the only one that pines away and thinks of food constantly? #tellmeImnottheonlyone
That’s how this cake was for me. I saw one that was loaded with sour cream, eggs, lots of butter–you name it–basically all the forbidden foods for us. Yet the colors, the texture and the flavors just called to me. Especially because I love raspberries–anything with raspberries and my ears have already perked up. I pinned it and dreamed of it for quite awhile until I had both the time and guts to try making it allergy-friendly.
That happened while my mom was visiting. I knew with someone to help corral my kids I could do some work in the kitchen. After deciding what replacements I’d use I set to work and said a little prayer.
And, voila! It was amazing. We knew it’d be good because the smell that wafted through my house was making our mouths water long before we even tried a morsel. It was all we could do to wait for it to cool and for me to take pictures. My mom–who has no food allergies or restrictions loved it. When that happens, you know you have a winner.
I ate this after dinner, first thing in the morning–you name it. I figured because it was coffee-cake-like (with the streusel and all, plus–hello–fruit!) that it could be eaten in the A.M. And, it was so delicious, it needed to be eaten after lunch too. Basically, I wanted any excuse to put this in my mouth. This could also be a show stopper at a brunch party too! Basically it’s good 24/7.
I typically am picky with gluten-free vegan white cakes. However, this one turned out nice. It was dense and moist, thanks to the yogurt. I was so thrilled with this recipe. Truly, one of my top baking triumphs.
I hope you enjoy it too!
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Vegan Gluten-free Lemon Raspberry Streusel Cake
A dense lemon cake topped with sweet raspberries and mountains of streusel is perfect as dessert, or even a breakfast cake. The perfect blend of sweet with tart, you'll want a large slice. This Vegan Gluten-free Lemon Raspberry Streusel Cake is free of: wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanut and tree nuts.
Ingredients
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Replacer
- 4 Tablespoons plain or vanilla rice milk
- One 5.3 oz container of non-dairy vanilla yogurt (I'd recommend So Delicious or Silk, if you can do soy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of one large lemon (approx 1 Tablespoon)
- 2 and 1/2 cups frozen raspberries (not thawed)
- FOR THE STREUSEL:
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of half a large lemon
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch spring form or regular circular pan--either is fine, it just depends on if you want to be able to lift the cake out and show off the sides or not.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the vegan butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan, egg replacer and salt and then turn on medium-low and stir until lightly combined.
- Add the rice milk, vanilla yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your greased pan and spread evenly. Top with the frozen raspberries to your liking (you can use more or less than the amount called for).
- To make the streusel, combine the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and butter in a bowl. Mix for 2-3 minutes until all the flour is incorporated. Break it up into small balls and drop the streusel evenly over the raspberries.
- Bake for about 55 minutes, or until done and the cake is fragrant. Let the cake rest for about 15 minutes then remove ring and let cool completely.
- Keeps well for 1-2 days covered.
Notes
Adapted from: Plated Cravings
DON’T FORGET TO PIN IT SO YOU DON’T LOSE IT. ALSO, CHECK OUT MY OTHER ALLERGY-FRIENDLY PINTEREST BOARDS.
Looking for other cake recipes? Check out some of my other favorites:
Gluten-free Vegan Double Cherry Chocolate Cake
Allergy-friendly Carrot Sheet Cake
Gluten-free Vegan Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
Hi! I’m Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I’m a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly–it’s an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with the hope that they help you as you manage your food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!
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Dana
I’m excited to make this but I don’t see what size pan to use, can you relay what size pan you used for this and was it round or square? thanks!
Megan Lavin
Hey Dana! Sorry about that. I’m glad you’re excited to make it. Either an 8 or 9 inch pan should work. Enjoy!
Kristen
I made this recipe with my kids today. It is delicious! Followed the directions as stated. Broiled for a 4 minutes at the end. Nice little crunch on the bottom of the cake for a little texture, the cake was dense, but not too dense. Perfect amount of lemon. We will be making this again. Might have to top it with some coco whip too!
Thank you for this beautiful recipe!
Megan Lavin
You can never go wrong with a dollop of cocowhip on just about anything. Thank you for the nice note.
Aubrey Huck
If I wanted to use regular flour since I don’t need this to be gluten free, would I use the same amount? Thanks!
Megan Lavin
Yes! Enjoy. And omit the xanthan.
Helene
Hi Megan
We made this cake
Now the bottom looked more like a pudding not like a fluffy cake
I wondered as we used flax seed eggs instead
What do you think?
Too was really nice
Well the whole cake was
Just expected it to be like cake
Many thanks xx
Megan Lavin
Hi Helene, I’m so sorry to hear the cake didn’t turn out. I’ve had other people say they make this frequently with no problems. So, my best guess would be either the pan or your oven. Every oven is different. I wouldn’t remove this cake until a toothpick comes out clean. If the top looks like it is getting done before then, cover it in foil. And, as I haven’t tested it with flax eggs, I can’t say for sure whether that was the culprit or not. Best of luck next time!
Helene
Thank you replying
I will definitely try it again
It was still very nice
Regards
Jessica
Love this!! Thank you!
Megan Lavin
you’re so welcome!
Ashley
How much flour do we use for the actual cake portion! I believe it was accidently left out of the recipe!
Thanks!!
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Hi. It wasn’t left out, it’s just the 7th line item, so maybe you missed it? It says 2 cups for the cake portion and 1 cup for the streusel. Happy baking!
Lisa
Can I use Aquafaba instead from my own chickpea water? If so how much ? every year my birthday rolls around I never get a cake because it’s too difficult to figure it all out. My birthday is July 2 and I am thinking it’s just not gonna happen again.
cakespy
Oh my, this looks incredible. I love a nice, densely textured cake and this one looks like it’s got what I crave in that regard! The crumb topping looks totally crave worthy.
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Thank you! It really hit the spot for me as well–hence why I ate so much (oops!)
Helene
Hi there
I have a different egg replacer
How many eggs does your recipe replace
So I now how to mix mine
Many thanks
Megan Lavin
Hello Helene. You’ll need to make 2 eggs worth of replacer. Enjoy and happy baking.
Helene
Thank you so much
My granddaughter is coming on Saturday to make this cake for Easter
She is 11 years old and has got EOE
She had been tube fed all her life
But with your recipes she loves baking
Now I’m retired I have more time to bake her food with her
Many thanks xxx
All recipes we have made always come out fabulous