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This Sponge Cake is whole grain, soft, moist and easy. Add vanilla or zest of choice. Makes amazing layer cakes. Makes two skinny 8 inch pans. Free of Dairy, egg, yeast, nut. Can be made corn-free.

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Vegan Sponge Cake Recipe . This Sponge Cake is whole grain, soft, moist and easy. Add vanilla or zest of choice. Makes amazing layer cakes. Makes two skinny 8 inch pans. Free of Dairy, egg, yeast, nut. Can be made corn-free. | VeganRicha.com

Easy whole Grain Vanilla Sponge Cake. use frosting of choice to make a layer Cake. I used the cake to make these vegan Tiramisu Trifles .

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Vegan Sponge Cake Recipe

5 from 2 votes
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: cake
Cuisine: American
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This Sponge Cake is whole grain, soft, moist and easy. Add vanilla or zest of choice. Makes amazing layer cakes. Makes two skinny 8 inch pans. Free of Dairy, egg, yeast, nut. Can be made corn-free.
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Ingredients 
 

Dry

  • 1 cup Spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch , or arrowroot starch
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Wet

  • 2 Tablespoons flaxmeal , or chia seed meal
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup ground raw sugar, 2 Tbsp more for sweeter
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk , or almond milk
  • 2 tsp vinegar, I use apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 365 deg F / 180ºc.
  • In a bowl, whisk all dry ingredients and keep aside.
  • In another bowl, mix flaxmeal with warm water and let sit for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients under wet, mix until the sugar is combined well.
  • Transfer dry to wet. Mix to just about combine. Pour the batter into greased and floured 8 inch cake pans or parchment lined pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 mins or until a toothpick from the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove the cake from the pan. Cool completely before cutting into desired size for the trifle.

Notes

Nutritional values based on one 8" tin (of two)

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 122mg, Potassium: 117mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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19 Comments

  1. Marie says:

    Love your recipes! Is there a way to sub the spelt flour to make this gluten free?

    Reply
  2. Misha says:

    Hi Richa,
    love your books and web site. How would I make these in my Instant Pot?
    TIA

    Reply
  3. Megan says:

    5 stars
    Really yummy thanks.

    Reply
  4. Karla says:

    Can I make these into cupcakes? How many will it make?

    Reply
    1. Richa says:

      yes, probably 10-11, bake time will be 16-17 mins

      Reply
  5. Diksha says:

    Is dis chia seeds are in powder form or used normal seed ??

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    1. Richa says:

      ground form. you can just put the seeds in the blender and pulse until they breakdown a little and use.

      Reply
  6. Anoo says:

    Dear Richa,
    I would like to know if inclusion wheat flour and dairy in this recipe work the same.
    Thank you

    Reply
    1. Richa says:

      you can do half wheat and half white flour in this recipe.

      I havent used dairy in years so i wouldnt know. I cannot recommend using dairy in any of my recipes as his blog and I are vegan for ethical reasons. Many cows and baby calfs are killed worldwide for dairy. India is the largest exporter or beef and veal(baby cow meat) in all of the World, Because of the Dairy industry. 2.4 Million Tonnes of beef and veal are exported each year, almost all of which comes from spent Dairy female cows and Baby male calfs who are useless for the dairy industry. 38500000 cows are slaughtered every year in India, that is 105900 per day, 4390 per hour.
      Animal agriculture is also the largest producer of green house gasses, more than fossil fuels, and uses many times more Resources(water, land) of the planet.
      The alternate non dairy milks and yogurts, creams, butter taste equally good and are beneficial for people, health, environment, as well as the planet.

      Reply
  7. dhannon says:

    Hi, Can I substitute almond flour for the spelt flour? I have an expensive bag of almond flour that I need to use up.
    Thank you.

    Reply