Blueberry Meyer Lemon Yogurt Loaf w/ Lemon Glaze

February 26th, 2016 | Posted by Milana in Breakfast/Brunch | Dessert | Recipes - (0 Comments)

  
  
This blueberry lemon loaf is absolutely scrumptious, moist, not mention DELICIOUS! It’s the most perfect pair to the perfect cup of tea or coffee after a long day. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sugar (I use Organic Evaporated Cane Sugar)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 stick unsalted butter or vegan shortening, melted

2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

lemon zest from 1 large lemon

1/4 cup  Meyer lemon juice

1/2 cup plain or vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 cup white whole wheat flour

1 -1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 -1/2 cups organic fresh or frozen blueberries

2 Tbsp flour of choice

For Lemon Glaze:

3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice

Confectioner’s sugar, about 1 cup 

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper on bottom and 2 sides; this will make lifting the loaf out of the pan super easy!

In a large bowl, cream together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, oil and butter. Whisk in the lemon juice and plain yogurt. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk in the dry ingredients gradually, whisking well after each addition.

Place blueberries into a bowl and toss together with 2 tablespoons flour until well coated. Fold into the batter using a spatula. Transfer the batter into the prepare loaf pan; spread evenly to edges.

Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until top is set. Check for readiness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it needs to come out clean. Remove loaf from pan with the help of the parchment paper and set onto wire rack to cool.

For the lemon glaze, simply whisk together the lemon juice with confectioner’s sugar. Adjust sugar amount to your liking; for a thicker glaze, add more sugar. Drizzle over the loaf. Serve loaf warm, or let cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap. Enjoy! 
***original recipe was adapted from Tanya’s Food Everyday. 

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Vegan Double Chocolate Cake

February 1st, 2016 | Posted by Milana in Dessert | Recipes - (0 Comments)

  INGREDIENTS:

CAKE:

1-1/2 cups unbleached flour

1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour

2 cups organic evaporated cane sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup +2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

1/4 cup +2 Tbsp Organic Unsweetened Applesauce

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp white vinegar

1 cup instant decaf coffee (you may use regular)

1 cup water

FROSTING:

1 Vegan Stick, melted (I use Organic Earth’s Balance)

2 cups Confectioners Sugar

2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/3 Cup Organic Vanilla Almond Milk (you may use any milk that you want), warmed 

DIRECTIONS:

Heat your oven to 350 F. Lightly oil and flour two 9 x 9 baking pans. Or use baking spray. While you’re getting everything else ready, go ahead and makea cup of coffee. 

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt & baking soda until combined well. 

In a separate bowl, combine the oil, applesauce, white vinegar, water, warm coffee and vanilla.Add the wet to the dry and stir stir stir.

Pour into two 9 x 9 inch cake pans and bake for 30 minutes.
If you want to eat the cake warm, make the frosting when you have about 5 minutes of baking time left.

It’s so easy, just place the cocoa into the melted vegan stick. Whisk. Add the powdered sugar alternating with the milk until you reach a nice and smooth consistency. Stir in vanilla. 

Assemble cake with frosting and add your favorite toppings. I usually enjoy chocolate cake with various berries. This time I had raspberries on hand. 
***Original recipe was adapted from Barefoot Contessa. 

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