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    Published: May 2, 2021 · Modified: Feb 13, 2024 by Courtney Hunter · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Cake

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    This decadent vegan chocolate strawberry cake is fancy and delicious. It has a brownie-like chocolate cake layer on the bottom, chocolate ganache frosting, and strawberries to top it off. This is a strawberry chocolate lovers dream.

    Vegan chocolate covered strawberry cake slice on a wood board.

    Vegan chocolate covered strawberry cake. I mean, does that not just sound delicious! This, I would say, is between a cake and a torte. The vegan chocolate cake recipe is more like a brownie cake.

    This recipe looks fancy but is easy to whip up. In fact, the first time we had this cake, I whipped it up between power outages this winter for Valentine's day. Check out these other strawberry desserts: Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes, Vegan Strawberry Shortcake, or Vegan Handpies.

    What I love about this recipe...

    • It's easy to make.
    • Looks fancy.
    • This makes a great Valentine's Day recipe, Mother's Day, birthday cake, or any day you want to be fancy or have a special occasion.
    • Made with Simple ingredients.
    • Is the perfect dessert for chocolate strawberry lovers. 
    Jump to:
    • What I love about this recipe...
    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • How to make vegan chocolate strawberry cake
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Want some other vegan dessert recipes?
    • Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Vegan chocolate covered strawberry cake ingredients in small containers with black writing for the ingredients.
    Vegan chocolate ganache ingredients in small bowls with black labels.
    • 2 flax eggs (2 TB flax meal with 4 TB water); this works as your egg replacer
    • Vegetable oil- I wouldn't use olive oil; it's too strong. You could use canola oil or mild-in-flavor oil you like cooking with.  I've never tried this with melted vegan butter but I'm sure it would work as well. You could also try melted coconut oil. 
    • Vegan chocolate chips- Our favorite brand is Enjoy Life. The semisweet ones from trader joes are also vegan and several store brands. Always read the label.
    • Instant coffee- you can remove this if you don't have any or don't like making things with coffee. It just enhances the chocolate flavor.
    • Cocoa powder- this is a must to get that chocolate flavor.
    • Vanilla extract- if you're out, it won't break the recipe, but it adds a nice touch to the flavor.
    • Brown sugar- helps make this a moistter dessert.
    • Non-dairy milk- oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or any milk alternative.
    • All-purpose flour- I've only ever tried this with all-purpose flour, so I'm not sure how it would go with an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
    • Baking powder- gives it the slight rise it needs.
    • Salt- makes the flavor pop.
    • Fresh strawberries- you try a different berry, but strawberry makes this dessert shine.

    Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full ingredient and quantity information.

    How to make vegan chocolate strawberry cake

    A cake pan dusted with cocoa powder on a marble background.

    Step 1- Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees and preparing your cake pan by spraying oil and a little bit of cocoa powder. Swirl it around and dust off extra, then set it aside. You can also cut some parchment paper in round circles and place it on the bottom of the pan.

    Flax egg mixed up in a small clear bowl with a tablespoon dropping some.

    Step 2- Make your flax egg and set it aside. To do this, combine your flax meal and water and stir.

    Vegan brownie/tart dry ingredients mixed in a large pyrex mixing bowl.

    Step 3- Take a large bowl and add your dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.

    Melted vegan chocolate chips with oil in a small pyrex glass dish.

    Step 4- In a microwave-safe glass bowl, mix your oil with 1 cup of the dairy free chocolate chips and stir. Put in the microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk for 10 seconds. Put it back in the microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk. And set aside.

    Brownie/cake ingredients all mixed together.

    Step 5- Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl and whisk in the instant coffee, cocoa powder, vanilla, and 2 TB non-dairy milk. Last, whisk in the Flax Eggs. until combined and mostly smooth batter; don't over-mix. Then stir in your ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips.

    A silver cake pan with the batter uncooked in it.

    Step 6- Spread the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth it out.

    A silver cake pan with the brownie/cake mixture cooked in it  on a marble background.

    Step 7- The baking time is 30-35 minutes. Do not over-bake. It will come out clean on a toothpick in the center. Place the cake tin on a wire rack to cool. Then dump the cake on the wire rack carefully.

    A small green cutting board with sliced strawberries on it on a marble background.

    Step 8- Wash and dry, then cut the strawberries into slices and set them aside.

    Vegan Chocolate ganache all ready to use with a silver spoon in it.

    Step 9- Once the cake has cooled for an hour or so, start making your ganache frosting. Put ingredients into a small bowl and heat in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until melted. Do not overcook. It will look like it won't mix, but it will continue to mix as you stir it. This takes only a minute or so in total.

    The cake with a ganache layer spread on top.

    Step 10- Spread a layer of ganache onto the cake and let it drip down the sides of the cake.

    The cake with sliced strawberries on top of the cake sitting on a black cooling rack.

    Step 11- Then, layer the frosted cake with the sliced strawberries.

    The cake with sliced strawberries on top of the cake sitting on a black cooling rack with chocolate sauce drizzled on the top.

    Step 12- Take the remaining ganache and drizzle it over the top of the cake (over the strawberries). Let the chocolate on the strawberries harden before serving. If you still have remaining ganache and strawberries, you can dip them in the ganache and let the chocolate harden on them.

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    • This is best served at room temperature with a big glass of vegan milk or vegan ice cream. It's rich and delicious.
    • Make sure to store this in the fridge, as the berries can grow mold on them pretty quickly.
    Vegan chocolate covered strawberry cake with two slices cut on a wood board.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you store this cake?

    For the best results, store this in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you don't have a large enough airtight container, you can cover it tightly with plastic wrap.

    Can you freeze this cake?

    I would take the strawberries off to freeze it. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Let defrost on the counter, and then add fresh berries and maybe a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

    Want some other vegan dessert recipes?

    • vegan cookie cake slice
      Vegan Cookie Cake
    • Vegan chocolate cream pie slice on a small plate.
      Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie
    • Vegan raspberry pie with whipped cream and a couple raspberries in the middle with slice out of it on a wood background.
      Raspberry Pie (v)
    • vegan baked chocolate donut
      Vegan Chocolate Donut Recipe

    If you love this recipe, then give it a 5-star rating and leave a comment! I love to chat with you all. Please feel free to share on social media and tag #courtneyshomestead. I would love to see you over on Instagram or Facebook. 

    Vegan chocolate covered cake

    Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

    This vegan chocolate-covered strawberry cake is the perfect decadent treat. With a brownie-like layer, a layer of ganache, and strawberries to top it off.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: All Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 419kcal
    Author: Courtney Hunter

    Ingredients

    Cake

    • 2 flax eggs 2 TB flax meal with 4 TB water
    • ½ cup oil neutral
    • 1 cup chocolate chips to be melted
    • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons oat milk or any milk alternative
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips for the batter

    Ganache

    • ¾ cup chocolate chips
    • 2 TB vegan milk
    • 1 TB oil

    Topping

    • 1 pint strawberries

    Instructions

    • Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees and preparing your cake pan by spraying oil and a little bit of cocoa powder, swirling it around and dust off extra, then set aside.
    • Make your flax egg and set it aside.
    • Mix your flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
    • In a microwave-safe glass bowl, mix your oil with 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and stir. Put in the microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk for 10 seconds. Put back in the microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk. And set aside.
    • Into the melted chocolate, whisk in the instant coffee, then whisk in the cocoa powder, then whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, and 2 TB milk. Last, whisk in the Flax Eggs.
    • Stir the melted chocolate and flour mixture until combined. Then stir in your ¼ cup chocolate chips. Spread into the prepared cake pan and smooth out. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Do not over-bake. It will come out clean on a toothpick in the center.
    • Wash and dry, then cut the strawberries into slices and set them aside.
    • Once it's cooled for an hour or so, start making your ganache. Put ingredients into a small bowl and heat in the microwave at 30 seconds intervals, stirring between until melted. Do not overcook. It will look like it won't mix, but it will continue to mix as you stir it. This takes only a minute or so in total.
    • Spread a layer of ganache onto the cake, and let it drip down the sides. Then layer the top with the sliced strawberries. Take the remaining ganache and drizzle it over the strawberries. Let the chocolate on the strawberries harden before serving.
    • If you still have remaining ganache and strawberries, you can dip them in the ganache and let the chocolate harden on them.

    Notes

    Storage- For the best results, store this in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you don't have a large enough airtight container, you can cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
    Freezing- I would take the strawberries off to freeze it. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Let defrost on the counter, and then add fresh berries and maybe a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
    Expert Tips and Tricks-
    • This is best served at room temperature with a big glass of vegan milk or vegan ice cream. It's rich and delicious.
    • Make sure to store this in the fridge, as the berries can grow mold on them pretty quickly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 172mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g
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    1. Kathleen says

      January 18, 2023 at 5:14 pm

      What size cake pan did you use?

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      • Courtneys Homestead says

        January 18, 2023 at 5:17 pm

        Hi Kathleen! I used an 8 inch cake pan. Thanks for checking, I will add that to the recipe. I hope you have a great day!

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