Description
Pound Cake is a timeless classic plant-based cake offering a moist, tender crumb and rich buttery flavor with simple pantry ingredients. Easily customizable with natural flavors and perfect for every occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup plant-based milk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan and Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf or bundt pan generously with plant-based butter and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking. This ensures your cake releases smoothly when baked.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the plant-based butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is key to incorporating air for a lighter cake texture.
- Add the Liquid Ingredients: Mix in the plant-based milk and natural vanilla extract gradually, blending until fully combined. If using lemon zest, add it at this stage for even flavor distribution.
- Combine Dry Ingredients Separately: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and natural gelling agent if using. This ensures your rising agents are evenly spread without clumps.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently but thoroughly. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake, so stop when everything is just combined.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and level the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center – it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Pound Cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps maintain the cake’s moist texture and prevents falling apart.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and best texture.
- Don’t rush creaming; beat butter and sugar well to trap air and lighten the cake crumb.
- Fold gently to prevent a dense, tough cake.
- Test for doneness a few minutes before timer ends to avoid overbaking.
- Cool properly to preserve moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pound Cake, Plant-Based Cake, Vegan Cake, Moist Cake, Classic Dessert, Easy Cake Recipe
