No Eggs, No Butter, No Milk! Easy Vegan Soft Lemon Cake (Fasting Recipe)

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1. 1
   Squeeze about 5 fresh lemons to obtain 200 ml of lemon juice.
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2. 2
   Combine lemon juice, 300 g sparkling water, 180 g sugar, and 100 ml vegetable or olive oil in a bowl. Mix until the sugar completely dissolves.
   ≈0:31
3. 3
   Add lemon zest, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 20 g baking powder, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp cardamom, and a pinch of turmeric. Mix gently to combine.
   ≈0:53
4. 4
   Gradually add 450 g flour and mix until fully incorporated. Optionally stir in 50 g raisins if desired.
   ≈1:32
5. 5
   Brush a baking pan with oil and pour the batter into it.
   ≈2:08
6. 6
   Bake at 180°C for approximately 50 minutes until the cake is fully cooked through.
   ≈2:31
7. 7
   Leave the cake in the baking pan to cool for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely.
   ≈2:40
8. 8
   Once fully cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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