Home Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe (Dairy and Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

Lemon loaf cake ingredients in individual bowls.

This is a gluten-free and dairy-free version of lemon loaf cake. The photo labels have been simplified for clarity.

We use Kroger plant-based sour cream for this recipe. We find that it has the best consistency for baking.

I prefer Costabile lemon olive oil for its quality, purity, and flavor. Use Code: 15GOLDENGK on Amazon for 15% off!

Refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a complete list of ingredients and their precise quantities.

Variations

  • Traditional: You can use all-purpose flour and dairy-based ingredients in the same quantities for a traditional version, the way we did for this recipe for lemon pound cake.
  • Add Berries: Toss any of your favorite berries in flour and fold them into the batter for a lemon berry loaf cake like this gluten free lemon blueberry loaf.
  • Add Nuts: Fold chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter for more flavor and crunch.
  • Add Poppy Seeds: Fold in poppy seeds to create a delicious lemon poppy seed cake.
  • Naked: You can skip the frosting completely if you like. It's still absolutely delicious!