Vegan Matcha Cake with Vanilla Lemon Cream Frosting

A lightly sweetened vegan green-tea cake with a delicious vanilla and lemon cream frosting.

2 cups light spelt flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons matcha powder
1/2 cup ripe mashed banana (1 medium banana)
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons organic sugar or coconut sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Vanilla Lemon Cream Frosting:
1 (13.5 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown rice syrup (or honey)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
pinch salt
3 tablespoons agar agar flakes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
juice of 1 lemon (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla paste (optional)

View the full recipe at Making Thyme for Health →