Small-Batch Vegan Strawberry Cake
A delightful small 6-inch vegan cake layered with strawberry jam and topped with a silky vegan strawberry frosting. Perfect for a cozy gathering or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk) Replace with same volume of any unsweetened plant milk.
- 0.33 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups berry jam (strawberry or any berry of choice) For a tangier finish, swap with other berry jams.
Frosting Ingredients
- 0.5 cups vegan butter For frosting.
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups pureed strawberries For frosting.
- optional Fresh strawberries for topping Slice for a tidy crown or halve for a rustic look.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment for easier removal.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, then gently spoon the berry jam over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the jam and smooth the surface gently.
Baking
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes. The top should spring back when touched.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
- Beat the vegan butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in the pureed strawberries until incorporated.
- Frost the fully cooled cake with the strawberry frosting. Top with fresh strawberries if desired.
Serving
- Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter, keep the jam centered, and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.