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Vibrant baked matcha cake recipe vegan with green frosting and edible flowers

Perfect Matcha Cake Recipe Vegan

4 from 1 vote
A perfectly moist, vibrant green vegan matcha cake made with premium culinary-grade matcha and topped with silky plant-based frosting. A show-stopper for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired, Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary-grade matcha Fresh vibrant green
  • 1 cup Oat milk Or any preferred plant milk
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar Acts as a buttermilk substitute
  • ⅓ cup Neutral vegetable oil Like canola or sunflower
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups Organic cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
For the Vegan Frosting:
  • 1 cup Plant-based butter sticks Room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Sifted for smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon Matcha powder For flavor and color
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Plant-based milk Add more for desired consistency
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 2 8-inch round cake pans Greased and lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For sifting matcha and dry ingredients
  • 1 Cooling rack To cool cakes evenly
  • 1 Spatula Silicone or rubber
  • 1 Mixing bowls Various sizes
  • 1 Whisk For smooth batter mixing

Method
 

Step 1: Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. Mix oat milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle.
  4. Sift flour, matcha, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a bowl.
Step 2: Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and the milk mixture. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Batter
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  2. Do not overmix to ensure a tender cake.
Step 4: Bake
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  2. Smooth the tops with a spatula and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool and Frost
  1. Metadata: Cooling Time: 30 minutes | Prep Time: 15 minutes
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Prepare the frosting by beating plant-based butter with sifted powdered sugar, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk. Adjust consistency as needed.
  4. Frost the cooled cakes, layer, and decorate as desired.