Vegan Lemon Sponge Cake

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Vegan Lemon Sponge Cake—an irresistibly light and fluffy dessert bursting with zesty citrus flavor. Perfectly balancing tangy fresh lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest, this plant-based cake is made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, almond milk, and vegetable oil. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it comes together effortlessly, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers. Topped with a delicate dusting of vegan powdered sugar, this dairy-free and egg-free recipe offers the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. Whether served at a summer gathering or enjoyed with a cup of tea, this vegan lemon cake is sure to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Vegan powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, almond milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once the cake is completely cool, sift the vegan powdered sugar over the top or garnish as desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1061.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3108.1

Total Fat 110.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2046.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 523.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 328.9g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 478.8mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 496.8mg	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: 31.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 65.6%