22 Recipes for Strawberry Shortcake with Mocha
These 22 vegan-friendly strawberry shortcake recipes get a full-bodied upgrade with decadent mocha—because fruit and coffee deserve to be soulmates too.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup plant milk almond or oat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder mocha magic
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut whipped cream or as much as your heart allows
- Optional: vegan dark chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) while judging your kitchen organization.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt like you mean it.
- Cut in vegan butter until it resembles sandy chaos.
- Mix plant milk with vanilla and espresso powder until well blended.
- Pour liquid into dry ingredients. Stir gently until it forms a dough.
- Scoop or shape dough into cute little rounds. Place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and slightly puffed with pride.
- Toss strawberries with maple syrup and set aside to soak up drama.
- Once cakes are cool, slice in half and stack with strawberries and coconut whip.
- Drizzle with chocolate, strike a pose, and serve immediately with side-eye.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Folate: 5%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add a splash of almond extract for next-level complexity.
- Use macerated strawberries for extra juice and drama.
- Swap mocha powder with cold brew concentrate for deeper flavor.
- Chill the whipped cream bowl before beating—makes it fluffier and sassier.
- Best served while wearing fuzzy socks and ignoring real-life responsibilities.