Japanese Zenzai Cake
A moist and dense Japanese-inspired vegan cake made with zenzai and plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- β1 cup zenzaiwarmed to a syrupy consistency
- β1 cup non-dairy milk
- β2 flax eggs vegan egg replacement
- β1/2 cup coconut oil
- β1/4 cup maple syrup
- β2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- β1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flax eggs and non-dairy milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Add zenzai, coconut oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar to the dry ingredients. Whisk until combined.
- 5
Pour in the flax egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
- 6
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.