Description
This delicious vegan matcha pound cake with smooth icing glaze is going to be your next favourite thing if you are a matcha lover like me! The heavenly combination of a fluffy yet moist texture and the sweet and earthy essence of matcha creates a deliciously perfect harmony in your mouth. Despite its gorgeous aesthetics, this recipe is incredibly easy and simple to make. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this incredibly tasty pound cake is guaranteed to bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
For the loaf cake
- 2 & 1/2 cups (275g) plain flour
- 1 & 1/2 cups (200g) caster sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) soy milk
- 1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp high-quality matcha powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
For the icing glaze
- 1/2 cup (50g) icing sugar
- 2 tbsp soy milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C(350°F).
- In a medium bowl, mix the soy milk and apple cider vinegar together and set aside until it curdles and thickened. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the plain flour, caster sugar, matcha powder, baking soda, and baking powder with a whisk until they are well combined.
- Add the vegan buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture and mix until it’s just combined with a large wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Be careful not to overmix!
- Pour the batter into a lined or greased loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top looks baked. To see if the inside is baked, insert a toothpick into the centre of the pound cake and if it comes out clean, it’s done. If it comes out with wet batter, bake for another 5-10 mins.
- Remove the pound cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for about 10-20 minutes until it’s not too hot to touch. Transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- To make the icing glaze, whisk together the icing sugar and soy milk until you achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Once the pound cake has cooled, drizzle the icing on the top, slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Sift your matcha flour as well as other powdery/flour ingredients to achieve a perfect tender texture.
If your pound cake burns on top, try covering the cake after 30-40 mins with a sheet of aluminium foil.
Weight your ingredients rather than measuring with measuring cups.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Loaf cake
- Method: Baking