Soft vegan matcha pound cake with a rich green tea flavor. A dairy-free dessert that’s moist, lightly sweet, and easy to bake.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- ½ cup neutral oil (canola or avocado)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Next, whisk flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, mix plant milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4️⃣ Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5️⃣ After that, transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6️⃣ Finally, bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For stronger flavor, add an extra ½ teaspoon matcha.
- Alternatively, use almond flour for a nuttier taste.
- For sweetness, drizzle with lemon glaze.
- Additionally, add white chocolate chips.
- Lastly, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Matcha Pound Cake
First, matcha is rich in antioxidants.
Moreover, it provides gentle caffeine for focus.
Additionally, this cake is completely dairy-free.
Furthermore, it’s lower in cholesterol.
In addition, it’s simple and beginner-friendly.
Lastly, it’s perfect for tea time or dessert.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 240
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, reduce the matcha slightly.
Then, add chocolate chips or vanilla glaze.
Additionally, slice into smaller portions.
Finally, serve with fruit or plant milk.
