Candida Diet Friendly Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cake

Total time2 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

Candida Diet Friendly Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cake

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water
1 cup plant-based milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup vegan butter, softened
2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 large lemons)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Chef's tip
Use the same amount; in baking, fresh berries release less liquid. In smoothies, add a few ice cubes to make up the lost chill.
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.

For the frosting

½ cup vegan butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1–2 tbsp plant-based milk (to adjust consistency)

For serving

¼ cup fresh blueberries, for topping (optional)
Ingredient note
Berries are among the lowest-sugar fruits and are usually allowed on a candida diet. This recipe works out to about 2 1/2 tablespoons of blueberries per serving in total, which is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid blueberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
lemon slices or zest curls, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 6 tbsp water. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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