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This vegan Victoria’s sponge cake is perfect for any special occasion. The cake is lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and is sure to impress your friends and family! Enjoy your holiday season with this decadent dessert!
Vegan Version of Sponge Cake
Spiced Victoria Sponge Cake
Victoria sponge cake is a classic English dessert that gets its name from Queen Victoria, who was known to enjoy a slice of the sponge cake with her afternoon tea. The traditional recipe for a Victoria sponge cake includes butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, and it is typically flavored with vanilla extract. However, there are many variations on the classic recipe, including this vegan spiced version that is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This particular recipe also calls for self-rising flour, which gives the cake a light and fluffy texture
A cake dessert that is sure to please everyone!
As a vegan, I always thought of a healthy but delicious dessert that will satisfy my tastebuds. Then there’s this Victoria sponge cake that comes in! Thanks to Queen Victoria, LOL! So here’s the reason why this dessert will please you!
1. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy
The first thing you’ll notice about this cake is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The Victoria sponge cake is a classic British cake that is typically made with vanilla sponge cake, raspberry jam, and whipped cream. This version features a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, which gives it a lovely warm flavor.
2. A delicious alternative to traditional victoria sponge cake
It’s perfect for those who enjoy a little bit of spice in their desserts. And, it’s also great for those who are looking for something a little bit different.
So, if you’re looking for a delicious alternative to traditional Victoria sponge cake, this vegan spiced version is definitely worth trying.
Give this cake a try today!
What you will need to make this cake?
This recipe is made with basic plant-based ingredients that are probably already in your hand. If I were you I will stock more of them this holiday season as they are perfect for Christmas day even on any occasion. Below are the ingredients you will need to make this sponge cake at your home.
1. Dry ingredients: You will need to gather the self-rising flour, baking powder, confectioners’ sugar, all spices, and mixed spices. In addition, they are easy to find and are available in the supermarket.
2. Wet ingredients: Start gathering the unsalted vegan butter, raspberry jam, vegan whipped cream, and cold water. Please note that they are dairy-free and made from plant-based.
So there you have it! You already have the reference to gather the ingredients you will need to make this sponge cake. So, what are you waiting for? Grab them now and start making this dessert at your home!
Happiness is a homemade sponge cake!
Spiced Victoria Sponge Cake
Ingredients
What you will need:
- 3 tbsps flax seed meal stir them into 3 tbsp of warm water
- 12 oz. confectioners' sugar
- 1 2/4 cups self-rising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cups vegan butter unsalted
- 7 tbsps water cold
- 4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 4 tbsp allspice
- 1 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup whipped cream vegan
Instructions
What you will do:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine together the flax seeds meal, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and vegan butter until soft using a hand mixer.
- Between two tins divide evenly the batter and smooth the surface of the cake using a palette knife.
- Bake them for 25 until the cake will rise or is golden brown. Transfer them to a cooling rack and allow them to cool for 5 minutes ad remove them from the tins.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add the confectioners' sugar and water. Boil them until the sugar is dissolved
- Then add all the spices and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each cake with syrup or sugar melted. Allow the cake to absorb the syrup. Do not add brush more with syrup as will become soggy.
- On a serving plate, add the one cake and layer with raspberry jam followed by vegan whipped cream then top with another baked cake.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy!
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Try This Victoria Cake Today!
What could be better than a delicious and moist sponge cake? The answer is nothing! This recipe for a spiced Victoria Sponge Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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