Looking for an easy dessert? This vegan strawberry sheet cake is moist and eggless; therefore, it is ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
This Vegan Strawberry Sheet Cake is light, fluffy, and beautifully pink. Moreover, it’s baked in one pan, which makes it ideal for gatherings. As a result, you get an easy yet impressive dessert everyone can enjoy.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- ¾ cup sugar or coconut sugar 🍬
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt 🧂
- 1 cup fresh strawberry purée 🍓
- ½ cup plant-based milk (almond or soy) 🥛
- ⅓ cup vegetable or coconut oil 🥥
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 🍋
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. 🔥
- Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. 🥣
- In another bowl, whisk strawberry purée, plant milk, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Next, slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- After that, pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Then, bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. ⏱️
- Finally, let the cake cool before slicing and serving. ❄️
✨ Tips for Perfect Strawberry Sheet Cake
- Firstly, use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness and color.
- Additionally, blend strawberries smoothly to avoid chunks.
- However, do not overmix the batter, or the cake may turn dense.
- For extra flavor, add a little strawberry essence 🍓.
🔄 Variations
- 🍫 Chocolate Strawberry Cake: Add dairy-free chocolate chips for contrast.
- 🍋 Strawberry Lemon Cake: Add lemon zest; therefore, the cake tastes fresher.
- 🌾 Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour and add 2 tbsp extra milk.
- 🧁 Cupcake Style: Bake in muffin trays for 18–22 minutes.
💪 Health Benefits
Strawberries are naturally rich in vitamin C. Moreover, they contain antioxidants that support immunity. As a result, this cake is lighter and healthier than traditional desserts.
- 🍓 Boosts immunity
- 🌱 100% plant-based
- ❤️ Supports heart health
- ⚖️ Lower in saturated fat
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approx.)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fats: 7 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 14 g
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version 👶🍰
Kids love fruity desserts. Therefore, this cake is perfect for them. Additionally, reduce sugar slightly and top with vegan strawberry frosting 🍓. For fun, cut the cake into squares or heart shapes 🎉.