Celebrate any special occasion or simply enjoy a delightful afternoon tea with our Classic Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake. This recipe offers a vegan twist on the traditional British dessert, featuring two fluffy vanilla sponge cakes made with a blend of dairy-free yogurt and almond milk. These layers are lovingly sandwiched together with a smooth vegan vanilla buttercream and a generous spread of sweet strawberry jam. Whether you're marking a Jubilee Bank Holiday or just craving a slice of classic cake, this Victoria Sponge is sure to impress with its light, moist texture and exquisite taste.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 175g dairy-free yogurt
- 100g maple syrup
- 100g nut butter
- 200ml almond milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 300g self-raising gluten-free flour
- 50g vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- For the Filling:
- 6 tsp strawberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
- For the Buttercream:
- 300g dairy-free yogurt
- 80g vegan vanilla protein powder
Instructions:
- Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F). Line two round cake tins with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dairy-free yogurt, maple syrup, nut butter, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Fold in the gluten-free flour, vegan protein powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, and bicarbonate of soda into the wet mixture.
- Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake tins, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and a skewer inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Mix together dairy-free yogurt and vegan protein powder to create the buttercream frosting.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread the frosting over one of the cooled cakes.
- Apply a layer of strawberry jam on top of the frosting.
- Place the second cake on top and spread the remaining frosting.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Decorate with fresh strawberries or as desired.
Enjoy this Classic Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake as a sumptuous treat that's perfect for any celebration or as a delightful addition to your afternoon tea. 🍰🍓🌱