Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Vegan Strawberry Crumb Cake, a dessert that beautifully combines fluffy cake layers with juicy strawberries and a golden crumb topping. This cake is perfect for any occasion—from brunch to dinner—and highlights the sweetness of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 3/4 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose plain flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose plain flour (gluten-free option available)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose plain flour (spoon and leveled)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/3 cup neutral flavored oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by mixing chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and flour. Set aside.
- For the crumb topping, combine flour, sugar, melted vegan butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cake batter.
- In another bowl, mix dairy-free yogurt or applesauce with milk, oil, vinegar (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Layer half of the batter in the pan, followed by half of the strawberry filling. Repeat with remaining batter and strawberries, topping with crumb mixture.
- Bake for about 65 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh strawberries for optimal flavor; if using frozen berries, thaw and drain them first. To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum. Customize your crumb topping by adding nuts or oats for extra texture.