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Vegan Strawberry Cake Recipe

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This Vegan Strawberry Cake is a moist and delicious plant-based dessert featuring fresh strawberry puree incorporated into the batter, layered with creamy vegan strawberry or cream cheese frosting, and topped with fresh berries. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a fruity, dairy-free treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • ~4 cups (480g) fresh or frozen strawberries (weighed without stems)
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose plain flour (see note 1 for gluten free option)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup (85g) dairy-free milk
  • 1/2 cup (125g) neutral flavored oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon liquid pink food color (or 1-2 tablespoons beetroot powder; add powder with dry ingredients, see note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 batches Vegan Strawberry Frosting OR 1 batch Vegan Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh strawberries (or other fresh berries for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Measure Ingredients Carefully: For best results, weigh ingredients with a kitchen scale, especially flour and strawberries. If weighing is unavailable, use the spoon and level method for flour to avoid dense cakes.
  2. Prepare Strawberry Puree: Add the 4 cups of strawberries to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth with no chunks. Set aside the puree for the cake batter.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and beetroot powder if using, until evenly blended and lump-free.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the strawberry puree, dairy-free milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, liquid pink food color, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay to help keep the cake tender.
  6. Divide Batter and Bake: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans. Place them in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  7. Cool Cakes: Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, level the dome off one cake layer and place it on a serving plate. If frosting was chilled, stir to loosen it. Spread or pipe approximately 1 cup of frosting evenly on this first layer.
  9. Add Second Layer and Frost: Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted base. Spread or pipe the remaining frosting evenly on top.
  10. Garnish and Store: Decorate the top with fresh strawberries or other fresh berries as desired. Store the assembled cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before serving, allow it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 5 days or frozen (without fresh strawberries) for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Note 1: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend that measures cup-for-cup.
  • Note 2: Beetroot powder provides natural coloring and can be added to dry ingredients if liquid food coloring is not used.
  • Use fresh or frozen strawberries as preferred; if using frozen, thaw completely and drain excess water for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a light and fluffy cake texture.
  • If fresh strawberry frosting is not available, vegan cream cheese frosting is a delicious alternative.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/vegan-strawberry-cake-recipe/