Healthy Lemon Cardamom Loaf (Eggless 1-Bowl Recipe)
This easy healthy lemon cardamom loaf is a velvety, eggless pound cake mixed in a single bowl! Packed with bright citrus zest, warm cardamom, and a tender oat flour crumb for a quick, comforting bake.
Equipment
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Large Mixing Spoon
- Whisk and Silicone Spatula
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Citrus Zester & Juicer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Fine oat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon Fine salt
- ⅔ cup Coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons Avocado oil
- ¾ cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy) best at room temp
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar for the glaze
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
- Whisk the Wet Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, avocado oil, milk, fresh lemon juice, fresh lemon zest, and coconut sugar until the mixture is completely smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, fine oat flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and fine salt directly into the same bowl right on top of the wet ingredients. Stir with a sturdy spoon just until a thick, golden batter forms, taking care not to overmix.
- Bake Until Golden: Scrape the thick batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top flat. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown with a center crack, and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out completely clean.
- Cool and Lift: Let the loaf cool completely in the pan before lifting it out using the parchment paper edges. Place the cooled loaf onto a serving plate or cutting board.
- Whisk and Drizzle the Glaze: In a tiny cup or small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice together until a thick, glossy white icing forms. Drizzle the smooth glaze right over the golden top crust and center crack, and allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Calories per slice (Fully Glazed): 163 kcal
- Neutral Oil Swaps: Canola oil, vegetable oil, grapeseed oil, or light (refined) olive oil can be substituted 1:1 for avocado oil. Avoid extra-virgin olive oil, as its distinct flavor competes with the lemon and cardamom.
- Yield & Slicing: This recipe yields 10 to 12 slices depending on how thick you cut them. Nutrition information is calculated based on 12 even slices.