Vegan Chocolate Sponge Cake

Indulge guilt-free with this moist and tender Vegan Chocolate Sponge Cake, a plant-based twist on the classic dessert that’s perfect for every occasion. This decadent cake combines rich cocoa flavor with ultra-soft texture, thanks to a clever mix of pantry staples like almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and boiling water that ensure a perfectly fluffy sponge without eggs or dairy. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless treat that bakes to perfection in 30 minutes. Whether you serve it plain, dust it with powdered sugar, or top it with a luscious vegan frosting, this versatile cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s simple, satisfying, and completely dairy-free. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike, this recipe is your go-to for a no-fuss, chocolatey dessert that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix together the almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 5

Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and uniform. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Once cooled, you can frost or decorate the cake as desired, or serve plain.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1009.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2672.0

Total Fat 126.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2633.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 416.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.0g	0%
Total Sugars 203.9g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 591.7mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 2116.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 56.0%