Ready for a dessert that’s as bold as your coffee addiction and as sweet as your guilty pleasures? Mocha Strawberry Shortcake with Hazelnut Filling is here to impress. This vegan marvel layers rich mocha shortcakes with juicy strawberries and a decadent hazelnut cream that’s basically a nutty hug for your taste buds. Forget boring desserts—this one’s sassy, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to whip up. It’s perfect for when you want to look like a kitchen goddess without breaking a sweat. Warning: May cause serious cravings and jealous friends.
Mocha Strawberry Shortcake with Hazelnut Filling
This vegan Mocha Strawberry Shortcake features mocha-flavored shortcakes, fresh strawberries, and a luscious hazelnut filling for a decadent, plant-based dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut oil solid
- ¾ cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup coconut cream chilled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in solid coconut oil until crumbly.
- Stir almond milk, vanilla, and coffee powder into the dry mix.
- Form dough into 6 shortcakes on a baking tray.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden; cool completely.
- Blend hazelnuts, powdered sugar, coconut cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slice shortcakes horizontally, spread hazelnut filling, add strawberries, and top with the other half.
- Serve immediately or chill to set flavors.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving):
Vitamins and minerals (approximate %DV per serving):
Additional tips:
Toast hazelnuts for deeper flavor. Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. Chill filling before spreading for easier handling. Want extra crunch? Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top. Enjoy your nutty, mocha-infused masterpiece!
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and minerals (approximate %DV per serving):
- Calcium: 7%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin E: 5%
Additional tips:
Toast hazelnuts for deeper flavor. Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. Chill filling before spreading for easier handling. Want extra crunch? Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top. Enjoy your nutty, mocha-infused masterpiece!
