Sansa’s Vegan Lemon Cakes

Inspired by Sansa's favourite lemon cakes from HBO's Game of Thrones, these easy little vanilla lemon cakes are topped with sweet and tangy vegan lemon curd. Make them in 30 minutes or less and have warm vegan lemon cakes fit for a queen!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).

Step 2

In a medium – large sized mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, soy milk, and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add baking powder and baking soda and whisk to combine. The mixture will bubble up; continue to stir about 10 seconds.

Step 3

Add the oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the flour a few tablespoons at a time and stir gently until just combined and no dry flour remains. Continue until all the flour is incorporated. Do not over mix!

Step 5

Line a 6-cavity muffin/cupcake tin with parchment or silicone re-usable liners. Spoon the cake batter into all the molds evenly.

Step 6

Bake in your preheated oven (350°F / 180°C) for 18 to 20 minutes. When done, the tops will be a pale golden colour. To test, insert a toothpick into the largest cupcake. It will come out clean if it’s done.

Step 7

While the cakes are baking, You can make the lemon curd. In a small pot, combine sugar, lemon juice, water, cornstarch, soy milk and lemon zest. Mix well until there are no lumps.

Step 8

Turn the heat on medium-high and cook until the mixture comes to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir well. The mixture should be thick and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Add the turmeric while rubbing it between your fingers so it doesn’t land in a clump. Stir well. To make the translucent lemon curd a little more opaque, stir in the vegan butter. Taste. You can adjust the flavour by adding a little more lemon juice for extra tang, extra sugar if you prefer sweeter lemon curd, or add a touch more salt to contrast the sweetness. Set aside until the cupcakes are ready.

Step 9

When the cupcakes are done, carefully take them out of the muffin tin. Wait 5 to 10 minutes until you can turn them out of their liners cleanly. Place them top-down on a serving plate. Spoon over warm lemon curd and top with extra lemon zest for garnish. Optionally, dust over some powdered sugar and garnish the plate with fresh lemon slices. Enjoy!

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