Description
A delightful small-batch vegan strawberry cake with moist crumb, layered with luscious strawberry frosting and a sweet strawberry jam filling. This easy recipe captures the essence of spring, perfect for intimate occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups Strawberry Puree
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ⅔ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Neutral Flavored Oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons Dairy-Free Milk
- 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ scant teaspoon Pink Gel Food Coloring (optional)
- For the Vegan Strawberry Frosting:
- ½ cup Vegan Butter
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- ¼ cup Strawberry Puree
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- For Assembly:
- ⅓ cup Strawberry or Raspberry Preserves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: Blend 2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease or line two 6-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add strawberry puree, oil, dairy-free milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and pink gel food coloring (if using) to the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Assemble the Cake: Level the cake tops. Spread vegan strawberry frosting on one layer, and add preserves if desired. Top with the second layer and frost the exterior. Decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Store: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Ensure vegan butter is at room temperature for frosting.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Garnish with mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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