This vegan strawberry pudding cake is soft and fruity. Moreover, it is dairy-free, easy to bake, and perfect for summer desserts or parties.
Vegan strawberry pudding cake is moist, tender, and bursting with strawberry flavor. Moreover, it has a soft pudding-like base that melts in the mouth. As a result, it becomes an irresistible dessert for both casual and special occasions.
🛒 Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
Pudding Layer
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- ½ cup hot water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Next, add plant milk, oil, and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
- Then, gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- After that, spread the batter evenly into the baking dish.
- Now, whisk strawberry puree, cornstarch, sugar, and hot water together.
- Then, slowly pour this mixture over the batter without stirring.
- Finally, bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is set and golden.
- Before serving, allow the cake to cool slightly so the pudding layer thickens.
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Firstly, use ripe strawberries for stronger flavor.
- Additionally, do not mix the pudding layer into the batter.
- However, avoid overbaking because the pudding may dry out.
- For extra moisture, serve warm with dairy-free cream.
🔄 Variations
- Berry Mix: Add raspberries or blueberries for variety.
- Chocolate Strawberry: Sprinkle dairy-free chocolate chips on top.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Low Sugar: Reduce sugar slightly and rely on fruit sweetness.
💪 Health Benefits
Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Moreover, plant-based ingredients reduce saturated fat. Consequently, this dessert feels lighter than traditional pudding cakes.
- Supports immune health
- Dairy-free and cholesterol-free
- Contains antioxidants
- Suitable for vegan diets
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 18 g
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
Kids love fruity desserts. Therefore, increase strawberries slightly for sweetness. Additionally, bake in small ramekins for fun portions. For extra appeal, serve with dairy-free vanilla custard.
