Vegan Cloud Cake Recipe: A Nigella-inspired Delight

Indulge in a guilt-free, plant-based twist on Nigella's classic cloud cake with this vegan recipe. This light and fluffy sponge, paired with a tangy lemon curd and fresh berries, is perfect for any occasion. Let's dive into this delightful bake, inspired by the queen of easy cooking herself.

Why Veganize Nigella's Cloud Cake?
Nigella Lawson's cloud cake is a beloved classic for its simplicity and delicious taste. By veganizing this recipe, we make it accessible to everyone, regardless of dietary preferences or restrictions. Plus, going plant-based doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or texture. This vegan cloud cake is proof of that.

Ingredients
- 225g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 175g caster sugar
- 175ml unsweetened almond milk
- 175ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt

For the Vegan Lemon Curd
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 100g caster sugar
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 240ml unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
Instructions

Vegan Cloud Cake
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a 20cm round cake tin. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center and pour in the almond milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until just combined and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Vegan Lemon Curd
In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, sugar, cornflour, and almond milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vegan butter until melted and fully incorporated. Leave to cool.




















Assembly
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the vegan lemon curd over the top. Decorate with fresh berries and serve. Enjoy your Nigella-inspired vegan cloud cake!
Nutrition Information (per serving, serves 8)
| Calories | Total Fat | Saturated Fat | Cholesterol | Sodium | Total Carbohydrate | Dietary Fiber | Sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 13g | 1.5g | 0mg | 200mg | 48g | 1g | 29g | 4g |