Vegan Snickerdoodle Pound Cake

This Vegan Snickerdoodle Pound Cake is truly unbelievable in the best way. It has a perfect amount of cinnamon, and that signature cream of tartar tang that that true snickerdoodle fans crave. But there are no eggs, butter, or cow’s milk in this cake.

To Make the Cake: – 448 g (3.5 c) all-purpose flour, plus two additional tablespoons for greasing the bundt pan – 1/2 tsp baking soda – 1/2 tsp cream of tartar – 1/2 tsp cinnamon – 3/4 tsp salt – 227 g plant-based butter, room temperature, plus two additional tablespoons for greasing the bundt pan (I love Earth Balance sticks) – 500 g sugar – 5 tablespoons flax meal (not flax seeds) – 188 g (3/4 c) water – 2 tsp vanilla – 2 tbsp plus – 250 g (1 c) plant-based milk (I prefer oat milk)

INGREDIENTS

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup: 87 g water 67 g granulated sugar 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp salt For the Final Glaze: 240 g confectioner’s sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 3-4 tbsp plant-based milk (I used oat milk; start with 3 tbsp) Decorating sugar (optional)

INGREDIENTS

1. Combine flax meal and water thoroughly in a small measuring cup or bowl.  Set aside. 2. Combine the plant-based milk and 2 tbsp of white vinegar in another small measuring cup.  Set aside.

3. Add half of the sugar and mix until the sugar is just incorporated. 4. Add the second half of the sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. Add vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined. 6. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. 7. Add all of the plant-based buttermilk and mix on lowest speed until just combined. 8. Add the second half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until almost combined.  Stop mixing just before the mixture is fully together.  (1-2 minutes)

9. Bake the cake at a true 325°F for 60-70 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 210°F-215°F.  My preferred internal temperature for this cake is 212°F.  Alternately, the cake is done with a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and a fingerprint indentation bounces back.

10. Allow the cake to rest for ten minutes while you make the simple syrup. 11. Swipe up for a step by step tutorial on how to make the Cinnamon Glaze

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