Vegan Lenten Sponge Cake: Airy, Fluffy, and Dairy-Free

Lush, simple, tasty, airy, tender, light! This lean sponge cake is prepared not only without eggs, but also without dairy products. The dough is kneaded with water and vegetable oil. It rises well thanks to baking soda, which can be replaced with baking powder if desired.
cook time: 45 min
Ethan Rowley
Vegan Lenten Sponge Cake: Airy, Fluffy, and Dairy-Free

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284
Calories
8g
Fat
45g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Basic:

Salt (small) 0.25 tsp
Sugar 150 g
Lemon juice 60 ml
Wheat flour 280 g
Water 200 ml
Vegetable oil 60 g
Sesame 0.5 tsp
Soda 1 tsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make a lean sponge cake without eggs? Prepare the products according to the list. Take any vegetable oil, preferably refined and odorless. Wheat flour — premium quality. Water — filtered or bottled.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the lemon thoroughly, pour boiling water over it, and wipe with a napkin. Finely grate the lemon zest. Cut the lemon itself in half and squeeze lemon juice from each half, removing all the seeds.

Step 3

Step 3
In a separate deep bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, zest and a little water. Stir, pour in vegetable oil and beat the mixture until thick and homogeneous. Beat either with a whisk, but intensively, or with a mixer or blender.

Step 4

Step 4
Sift the wheat flour into a large bowl, add baking soda and toppings to taste, such as sesame seeds. Add fine salt and stir. Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. Turn the oven on 180 degrees. Please note that it may take you more or less flour than mine. Focus on the consistency of the dough. It should look like thick kefir.

Step 5

Step 5
Combine the flour mixture with the lemon-butter mixture, quickly knead the dough, immediately transfer it to a baking dish and immediately place it in a preheated oven for baking. Bake the lean biscuit at 180 degrees for about 20-40 minutes. Determine the exact baking time and temperature based on your oven.

Step 6

Step 6
The biscuit rises well when baking. Remove it from the oven after the required time has passed, cool and cut into portions.

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