Low Histamine Vegan Matcha Cake
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10 servings
For the cake
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp matcha powder, sifted
Ingredient noteLow histamine diets often limit green tea and matcha because caffeine can block DAO, the enzyme that clears histamine. The small amount here is likely tolerated. If you prefer to always avoid matcha powder, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- ½ cup vegan butter, softened
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp matcha powder, siftedIngredient note
Low histamine diets often limit green tea and matcha because caffeine can block DAO, the enzyme that clears histamine. The small amount here is likely tolerated. If you prefer to always avoid matcha powder, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tsp matcha powder, for dusting (optional)Ingredient note
Low histamine diets often limit green tea and matcha because caffeine can block DAO, the enzyme that clears histamine. The small amount here is likely tolerated. If you prefer to always avoid matcha powder, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
Stir together the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes until slightly curdled.
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