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A homemade strawberry cake made with real strawberries.

Strawberry Cake

Plant-based
Gluten-free

Bursting with the sweet essence of ripe strawberries, this cake is a true celebration. The strawberries infuse each bite with their juicy sweetness, creating a sensation of pure bliss with every forkful. Strawberries are not only delicious but also offer numerous health benefits. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, they support heart health, boost the immune system, aid in digestion, promote skin health, and may even help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Incorporating strawberries into your diet is a flavorful way to support overall wellbeing and enjoy a sweet treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cups non dairy milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup neutral flavored oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink food coloring, optional
  • 3 cups all purpose
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Strawberry Frosting

  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons non dairy milk
Prep time:
40 mins
Cook time:
35 mins
Total time:
1 hour 15 mins
Serves:
10-12
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cups non dairy milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup neutral flavored oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink food coloring, optional
  • 3 cups all purpose
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Strawberry Frosting

  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons non dairy milk
Prep time:
40 mins
Cook time
35 mins
Total time:
1 hour 15 mins
Serves:
10-12

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry puree: Using a Vitamix blender or food processor, puree the prepared strawberries (washed and stems removed). Pour the strawberry puree into a small pot on the stove on medium heat and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to simmer until you have an approximate amount left of 1/2 cup.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare 2 8-inch round cake pans by spraying with oil or lining the bottom of the pans with parchment paper.
  3. Make the vegan buttermilk: Combine by stirring the non dairy milk with the apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  4. In a standing mixer with the whisk attachment, cream together the softened butter, oil and sugar. Add in the vanilla and pink food coloring. Mix well.
  5. In a separate medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  6. In your standing mixer, add the flour mixture, vegan buttermilk, strawberry puree, to the bowl with the butter/oil/sugar mixture, mix until well combined. Scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  7. Pour the cake batter evenly into the two prepared pans, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Then remove and place them on a cooling rack.
  9. Prepare the Strawberry Frosting (do this while your cake is cooking)
  10. Using a Vitamix blender, blend the freeze dried strawberries into a fine powder and set aside.
  11. Using your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the vegan butter with the powdered sugar until its well combined.
  12. Now add the strawberry powder and mix well. Add in the vanilla and 2-3 tablespoons of non dairy milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  13. Make sure the cakes are completely cooled, if so go ahead and frost them with the strawberry icing, decorate with more strawberries if you wish! Enjoy!
  14. The cake will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days covered.

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