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Servings:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. silken tofu
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 c. dairy free margarine, melted and cooled to room temperature
• 1/3 c. soy or rice milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 pint fresh cherries, rinsed and pitted

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Farmer’s Market Cherry Cake

I love this cake only in the summer, when the cherries are perfectly ripe. It’s a breeze to pull together,and your kids can help pit the cherries. And please, do yourself a favor and invest in a cherry pitter if you don’t already have one.

Submitted by:
Kelly Rudnicki Kelly Rudnicki is the author of the bestselling “The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book” and “Vegan Baking Classics”. She also spends much of her free time advocating for food allergy awareness and improving school nutrition.

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MAKE IT

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt with a wire whisk and set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the tofu and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about two minutes.
3. Add the dairy free margarine, soy milk, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix well.
4. Add the flour mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined.
5. Lightly fold in the cherries.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and spray a 9-inch springform pan with dairy-free baking spray.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown and an inserted cake tester comes out clean.
8. Cool completely on wire rack and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired or a dollop of your favorite soy ice cream.

CLEAN IT

Soy is one of the top genetically modified crops, so opt for certified organic tofu for this recipe. Learn more about GMOs.

GREEN IT

Just like the name of the recipe says, hit the farmer’s market to find fresh cherries, in season. Not only do they taste better, buying local is better for the planet. Use these resources to find local foods.

MAKE IT FUN

As Kelly mentions, let your kids help pit the cherries. If possible, you may want to set-up a pitting station outside (cherry juice can get really messy!)