Description
This Vegan Strawberries and Cream Cake is a fresh, fluffy, plant-based dessert layered with dairy-free whipped cream and juicy strawberries. Made with simple whole-food ingredients and natural sweetness, it’s perfect for spring gatherings, birthdays, or when you’re craving a light yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (avocado or melted coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Vegan Cream Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups coconut cream (chilled and scooped from a can)
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Extra whipped cream and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix almond milk and vinegar; let sit 5 mins (vegan buttermilk).
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk syrup, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and buttermilk mixture.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide into pans and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
- Cream Layer:
- 7. Whip coconut cream with maple syrup and vanilla until fluffy. Chill until needed.
- Assemble:
- 8. Layer one cake with half the whipped cream and sliced strawberries. 9. Top with second cake layer and the rest of the cream. Decorate with more berries and mint if desired. 10. Chill 30 mins before slicing for best texture.
Notes
- For stiffer whipped cream, chill mixing bowl and beaters ahead of time.
- Use gluten-free flour for a GF version.
- Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
