Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup plant-based milk (almond or soy work well)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream vegan butter until smooth. Add milk, vanilla, applesauce, and vinegar. Mix well.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

This vegan pound cake is moist, dense, and deliciously reminiscent of traditional pound cake without any animal products