If you’ve ever looked at dessert and thought, this needs caffeine and drama, welcome to your new obsession—Mocha Strawberry Shortcake. It’s fruity. It’s flirty. It’s got enough chocolate and espresso to make your soul vibrate. Forget choosing between cake, coffee, or strawberries—you deserve all three, stacked, saucy, and vegan. This treat doesn’t whisper “indulgence,” it sings it in Ariana-level high notes. With every bite, expect a little sass, a sugar rush, and maybe a moment of “I am the moment.” Oh, and if you’re not licking whipped cream off your fingers, are you even doing dessert right?
Mocha Strawberry Shortcake
This vegan mocha strawberry shortcake combines fluffy cocoa biscuits, juicy berries, and bold espresso flavor. It’s indulgent, gorgeous, and brunch-table ready.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant espresso granules
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup oat or almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream
- Optional: shaved vegan chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking tray like you’re prepping a red carpet.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, sugar, and espresso powder in a bowl.
- Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until it feels like chocolatey beach sand.
- Stir in milk and vanilla. Mix gently until dough forms—no overmixing, we’re not kneading our feelings.
- Shape dough into rustic rounds and place on tray.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, or until the biscuits puff like they pay rent.
- While they bake, toss berries with maple syrup and let them soak in the attention.
- Cool the biscuits slightly, then slice horizontally.
- Layer the bottom half with whipped cream and berries.
- Top with the second biscuit, add more cream, and sprinkle with chocolate curls. Glamour shot optional, but encouraged.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 7%
- Vitamin C: 9%
- Folate: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use espresso concentrate instead of powder if you like your desserts bold and slightly reckless.
- Macerate strawberries longer for extra juiciness—let them stew in their own delicious gossip.
- Chill the whipped cream before serving for peak fluff factor.
- Add crushed hazelnuts for crunch and clout.
- Serve with coffee to double the mocha chaos.
