Let’s be honest—some days demand a dessert that screams, I’m fabulous and so is my sugar tolerance. Enter mocha cream strawberry shortcake. It’s what happens when bold espresso flirts with lush berries and soft shortcake, then crashes into a cloud of whipped perfection. The result? A vegan masterpiece that tastes like a rom-com climax and looks like it belongs on Pinterest. Mocha adds that wake-up sass, cream smooths the drama, and strawberries? They’re here for the plot. If you’ve ever wanted your dessert to multitask like your group chat—sweet, strong, and supportive—this one gets you.
Mocha Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
This mocha cream strawberry shortcake is an elegant vegan dessert layered with coffee-kissed cream, juicy strawberries, and tender chocolate shortcakes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup chilled vegan butter
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk almond or oat preferred
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream
- Optional: shaved vegan chocolate for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line your tray like it’s Fashion Week.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, sugar, and espresso powder.
- Cut in butter until the texture resembles crumbs from your emotional stability.
- Add milk and vanilla. Stir gently to form a soft dough.
- Drop dough in rounds onto baking tray. Go rustic—it’s chic.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until tops look proud and puffed.
- Toss strawberries with maple syrup. Let them soak like they’ve earned it.
- Cool shortcakes slightly. Slice each one horizontally.
- Layer bottom half with mocha cream and strawberries.
- Top with remaining biscuit, more cream, and chocolate shavings if you’re feeling generous.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Folate: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use cold butter to keep the shortcakes flaky, not sad.
- For deeper mocha flavor, stir a shot of espresso into the whipped cream.
- Let berries chill longer if you like them drama-soaked and syrupy.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for subtle heat and mystery.
- Garnish with fresh mint or edible flowers if you’re showing off.
