Description
A delightful small-batch strawberry cake that’s soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup vegan butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread the strawberry jam over it.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and smooth it out.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat together the vegan butter and pureed strawberries, then gradually add powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cake with the strawberry frosting and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
Consider using fresh strawberries for better flavor and color. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg