Wholesome Whole Grain Vegan Sponge Cake
Flaunting a delicate texture and the perfect amount of sweetness, this whole food plant-based sponge cake is ideal for dessert or breakfast. It is prepared using whole grain flour and devoid of refined sugar, dairy, and oil.
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of whole-grain flour
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1 tbsp of vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of sea salt
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- 2.
Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3.
In another bowl, whisk the applesauce, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla essence.
- 4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth dough forms.
- 5.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- 6.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- 7.
Let cool before serving and indulge at any time of day.
