Vegan Matcha Pound Cake with Matcha Glaze

ByHannah Peterson

Vegan Matcha Pound Cake with Matcha Glaze

Soft, moist, and beautifully green — this Vegan Matcha Pound Cake is a slice of pure zen! 💚

This stunning Vegan Matcha Pound Cake brings together the delicate bitterness of matcha with a sweet, tender crumb. Topped with a silky matcha glaze, it’s the perfect dessert for green tea lovers. Enjoy it with a cup of tea, as a gift, or for a touch of everyday luxury.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Dairy-free & egg-free yet perfectly rich and fluffy
  • Gorgeous natural green color from high-quality matcha
  • Simple ingredients, no fancy tools
  • Great for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea

🥣 Ingredients

For the Pound Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder (use ceremonial-grade for vibrant color)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup plant-based milk (soy, oat, or almond)
  • ¼ cup neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (for moisture and binding)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (for lift and tenderness)

For the Matcha Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tsp matcha powder
  • 2–3 tbsp plant-based milk

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, plant milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and vinegar.
  4. Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until smooth — don’t overmix.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely: before adding glaze.
  7. Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, matcha, and milk until smooth and glossy. Pour over the cooled loaf and let it set.

🌿 Tips

  • For an extra soft texture, wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap overnight — it becomes even moister the next day!
  • Use a fine mesh sieve to sift your matcha for a smooth glaze.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to a month.

🍵 Perfect With

✨ A hot cup of matcha latte or jasmine tea
✨ Fresh berries on the side
✨ A drizzle of vegan white chocolate for a fancy finish

This Vegan Matcha Pound Cake is elegant, moist, and full of green tea goodness — a must-bake for matcha lovers everywhere! 🍵💚

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