Description
This French Strawberry Cake is a light, fluffy, and elegant dessert featuring tender cake layers, juicy fresh strawberries, and luscious plant-based cream. Perfectly balanced for natural sweetness and vibrant color, this dairy-free cake is quick to make at home and versatile enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup natural sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons natural baking powder
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Cream Filling Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plant-based cream (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons natural sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- ½ teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Fruit and Garnish
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced and whole for garnish
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preparing the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pans. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural sugar, and natural baking powder. In another bowl, mix the plant-based cream, apple cider vinegar, and natural vanilla extract. Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until smooth and just combined to keep the batter light and airy.
- Baking the Cake Layers: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent melting the cream when assembling.
- Preparing the Plant-Based Cream Filling: While cakes cool, whip the chilled plant-based cream with natural sugar, natural vanilla extract, natural gelling agent, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip to keep the cream smooth and luscious.
- Assembling the Cake: Slice the fresh strawberries evenly. Spread a layer of whipped cream onto one cake layer, then add a generous layer of sliced strawberries. Cover with more cream and add the next cake layer. Repeat layers if using multiple cakes, finishing with a final cream layer over the top and sides.
- Garnishing the Cake: Decorate with whole fresh strawberries and optionally dust with powdered sugar for a refined presentation. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour to meld the flavors and firm up the layers.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries for maximum sweetness and color.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain the light and fluffy texture.
- Chill the cake before serving for easier slicing and better shape retention.
- Use chilled bowls when whipping the cream to achieve better stability.
- Spread cream layers smoothly using an offset spatula for even layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French strawberry cake, plant-based dessert, vegan cake, dairy-free cake, berry cake, light fluffy cake
