Vegan Chocolate Sponge Cake
Delight your taste buds with this indulgent Vegan Chocolate Sponge Cake, a perfectly moist and fluffy dessert that’s irresistibly rich yet completely dairy-free and egg-free! Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and almond milk, this vegan-friendly cake packs a deep chocolate flavor balanced with a tender sponge texture. The addition of apple cider vinegar and boiling water ensures a light, airy crumb, while vanilla extract amps up the decadent aroma. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you crave a slice of chocolate heaven. Pair it with your favorite vegan frosting or enjoy it plain—either way, this cake is sure to become your go-to plant-based dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix together the almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and uniform. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can frost or decorate the cake as desired, or serve plain.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.1 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.8 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.0 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 2117 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
