Vegan Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Step 2

In a bowl mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl take the aquafaba and vinegar and start whipping with a beater.

Step 4

Increase speed once the mixture becomes foamy.

Step 5

Whip it until stiff peaks form. It will take about 10 minutes for this step.

Step 6

Now gradually add sugar and keep on beating until all the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is thick and glossy.

Step 7

Keeping the mixer running, drizzle oil and beat until incorporated.

Step 8

Finally add vanilla and beat until it is mixed.

Step 9

Now remove the beaters and have a spatula handy.

Step 10

Add the flour mixture and gently fold the flour into the aquafaba. Do not over fold. Just fold it until all the flour gets incorporated.

Step 11

Grease and dust two 6″ tins and divide the batter between them.

Step 12

Bake the cakes for 25-35 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.

Step 13

Remove the cake from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes on wire rack.

Step 14

Now flip the cake on the wire rack and remove the pan.

Step 15

Allow it to cool completely before decorating.