Vegan Matcha Cake
This stunning layer cake proves that skipping eggs and dairy doesn't mean sacrificing a single crumb of texture or flavor. A clever combination of plant-based milk curdled with apple cider vinegar mimics buttermilk beautifully, while unsweetened applesauce steps in as a binder to keep every slice moist and tender. Sifted matcha powder runs through both the batter and the frosting, giving the whole cake that gorgeous earthy green hue and a gently grassy, slightly sweet flavor that feels genuinely special. The frosting comes together with vegan butter and full-fat coconut milk, whipped until light and spreadable — it's rich, silky, and holds up perfectly between the layers and over the top. With ten servings from two stacked rounds, this is the kind of showstopper you bring to a birthday, a dinner party, or honestly any occasion that deserves a little drama on the dessert table. Every component is straightforward to find and easy to work with, so the process feels approachable even if you're new to plant-based baking.
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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
- 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, sifted
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tsp matcha powder, for dusting (optional)
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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