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Vegan Matcha Cake Recipe – A beautifully moist and fluffy green tea loaf cake with a rich, vibrant green color. Topped with a smooth and glossy matcha glaze, this plant-based dessert is both visually stunning and deliciously flavorful. Perfect for tea lovers and those craving a naturally sweet, earthy treat.

Easy Vegan Matcha Cake Recipe

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Light, moist, and perfectly green, this Vegan Matcha Cake Recipe bread combines the earthy richness of Japanese green tea with a tender, cake-like texture. Ready in just an hour, it's an effortless way to create a stunning treat that's perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons ceremonial grade matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup plant-based milk soy or oat recommended
  • ⅓ cup neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer (stand mixer preferred, but hand mixer works too)
  • Fine mesh sieve for sifting
  • Offset spatula for frosting
  • Offset spatula for frosting
  • Cake turntable (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together plant milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and applesauce.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth top with spatula.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: -1gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Freeze slices for up to 1 month
  • Use ceremonial grade matcha for best color and flavor

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