This loaf is virtuously light, gorgeously zesty and sports the most delicious drizzle of frosting – what’s not to love? Heaven with a cup of tea.
Makes 1 loaf:
80 ml (2½ fl oz/⅓ cup) melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
180 ml (6 fl oz/¾ cup) honey
150 ml (5 fl oz/⅔ cup) almond milk
zest of 2 lemons
2 tbsp poppy seeds
300 g (10½ oz/2½ cups) ground almonds
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp coarse salt
2 egg whites
For the drizzle:
1 x 400 ml (13 fl oz) tin coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
2 tbsp honey juice of 2 lemons
To serve:
lemon peel
Mixing bowl x 3
1lb loaf tin
Parchment paper