Vanilla Depression cake with lemon glaze (wacky cake) Vegan cake #StayHomeTogether #StayHome #WithMe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a rich flavor with less saturated fat.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can reduce costs.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute, applesauce adds moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a baking pan.

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking soda.

Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the mixture.

Pour water over the mixture and stir until just combined.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the lemon icing by mixing confectioners sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.

Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled cake.

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