If you haven’t tried Abe’s yet, then you are definitely missing out. They make tons of fabulous vegan mini muffins, and now they have Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes! All of Abe’s products are dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and considered school safe, but trust me, no one will taste the difference. I shared these pound cakes with people in my building and someone suggested to my husband that I open a bakery. Apparently they didn’t notice the Abe’s label that I stuck right on the platter.
Tasting Notes for Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes
These sweet desserts initially launched in four varieties, which we had the opportunity to sample. They’ve since doubled their vegan pound cake inventory to EIGHT flavors. I’ve included notes for the ones we have tried, but basic information for all of them.
Please note that the nutrition facts for all Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes are similar, but the newer flavors are based on just 5 slices per loaf, while the original flavors are based on 7 slices per loaf.
Original Vanilla
Naturally, I started with the Original for a baseline comparison. It was sweet and moist with perky vanilla undertones and just enough richness. The taste and density were pretty spot, but it was a touch more delicate than traditional pound cake.
Ingredients: non-gmo sugar, non-gmo unenriched flour, non-gmo organic rice milk (filtered water, brown rice [partially milled], expeller pressed canola oil and/or safflower oil and/or sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, vitamin b12), non-gmo canola oil, water, salt, non-gmo baking powder (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate [baking soda], non-gmo corn starch), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), vanilla. Contains wheat.
Nutrition (per 1/7th cake): 210 calories, 10g fat, 31g carbs, 0g fiber, 18g sugars, 2g protein.*
Ultimate Lemon
This is the Original with natural lemon flavor added, and it is equally delicious. The lemon permeates for a lightly zesty flavor that’s perfect with tea. This cake also seemed to have a slightly sugary crust on top, which was mighty tasty.
Nutrition (per 1/7th cake): 210 calories, 9g fat, 31g carbs, 0g fiber, 18g sugars, 2g protein.*
Ginger Spice
This holiday-inspired flavor was a little less moist than the others and more “gingerbread” like than cake. But the flavor was wonderfully warm and perfectly spiced.
Nutrition (per 1/7th cake): 210 calories, 10g fat, 31g carbs, <1g fiber, 18g sugars, 2g protein.*
Coffee Cake
This tasted just like the Original pound cake, but with warm cinnamon notes and big chunky crumbs. The topping was very crumbly, and had a sweet pastry bite rather than a sugary finish. It’s a dessert that I think kids will love, but it also has grown-up appeal and is perfect with tea or coffee.
Nutrition (per 1/7th cake): 220 calories, 10g fat, 32g carbs, <1g fiber, 18g sugars, 3g protein.*
Dark Chocolate
Nutrition (per 1/5th cake): 290 calories, 12g fat, 44g carbs, 2g fiber, 23g sugars, 2g protein.*
Wild Blueberry
Nutrition (per 1/5th cake): 270 calories, 9g fat, 45g carbs, <1g fiber, 25g sugars, 3g protein.*
Zucchini Bread
Nutrition (per 1/5th cake): 280 calories, 11g fat, 44g carbs, 1g fiber, 26g sugars, 3g protein.*
Banana Split
Nutrition (per 1/5th cake): 290 calories, 11g fat, 46g carbs, <1g fiber, 25g sugars, 4g protein.*
More Allergen Notes
Here is what the company has to say about top allergens in their facility:
Our pound cakes are made in a facility that processes wheat, milk, eggs, soy, and coconut. But they are made on a dedicated dairy-free and egg-free line. Our facility is free of all other tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame.
Just enjoying some Abe’s Vegan Pound Cake (Coffee Cake – my favorite!) while picking a recipe to make from Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook!
The Facts on Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes
Price: $6.99 per 14-ounce loaf
Availability: Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes are available at small, independent retailers in the New York Metro Region, and Whole Foods in the following regions: Northeastern (New York, Connecticut and New Jersey), Mid-Atlantic (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland), Midwestern (Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana), and Northern California (Northern California and Northern Nevada).
Certifications: Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes are Certified Kosher Pareve and Certified Vegan.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Abe’s Vegan Pound Cakes are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Abe’s website at www.abesmuffins.com.
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Ginger Spice delight!
This ginger spice cake is delicious! I enjoyed it with a cup of pumpkin spice coffee. Moist and tender with just enough ginger flavor. No one would ever guess this was vegan.
I can't believe this is Vegan!
So moist and delicious. I can’t get enough!
Just what the doctor ordered: OUT OF THIS WORLD ! ! !
I am a senior with a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, wherein the liver produces excess cholesterol EVEN IF you do not eat anything with cholesterol in it. My mother, may she rest in peace, had a cholesterol reading of 600, OFF THE CHARTS. My cardiologist said that if I and my siblings inherited the condition from both of my parents, we all would have likely died of heart disease or stroke in our twenties. Mercifully, my cholesterol is now under control with meds and sensible eating. I am
95% vegan and recently discovered Abe’s loaf cakes: JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED.
OUT OF THIS WORLD! I would imagine that if you asked a hundred individuals to sample Abe’s loaf cakes, they would NEVER guess that they are vegan, with zero eggs or dairy or cholesterol. Some, perhaps many, vegan products taste dry and NOT THE REAL THING, but Abe’s are truly SCRUMPTIOUS and MOIST and perfect consistence, flavor, and not too sweet or too bland. I have tried nearly ALL of the varieties of loaf cakes and ALL are DELICIOUS down to the last crumb. So, if you haven’t already done so, please try these products. Be prepared to be transported to baking heaven.
The ultimate in pound cake! Never tasted better!
I picked up a loaf of Abe’s coffee cake at Whole Foods, and the next week I picked up another one! My uncle was a chef and made a great buttery pound cake, and I thought that was the best, so Ive been trying to find something as good for many years!! This is even better. I am so grateful to Abe, whoever and wherever he is, for bringing back that great nostalgic taste!! Disregard the humble packaging, and pick some up some Abe’s! A+!
Zucchini bread
The zucchini bread 5 stars
The chocolate bread 1 Star- so dry and disappointing
Ultimate lemon
Lordy!!!! A surprise find and well worth it!!! It’s full of flavor and super moist! Half of the cake was gone before I knew it!!!
The Best!!
We have been getting Abe’s for awhile. It’s our favorite vegan baked goods company. We started with the chocolate chip muffins (5 stars too) and the coffee cake is my personal favorite. I can’t tell is vegan. It has a great texture, lots of flavor and rivals any other coffee cake/ muffins out there. It is perfect since I’m dairy free and my daughter has a dairy allergy. Highly recommend.
lemon bread
it was absolutely delicious! the lemon bread was perfectly moist and was definitely the best vegan lemon bread recipe i’ve had. i definitely suggest anyone who comes across this to give it a try!
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I love your products and I shop at Wild By Nature in Oceanside Ny. For some reason they do not have your products anymore and I really want to know where I can buy your coffee cakes.