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Mocha-Dipped Strawberry Shortcake

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This vegan masterpiece layers fluffy shortcake with sweet strawberries and dips the whole thing in a glossy mocha glaze. Pure edible drama.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup coconut oil solid
  • ¾ cup plant-based milk almond or oat
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the Strawberries:

  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Mocha Glaze:

  • ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 2 tbsp plant milk

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment, because we’re not scrubbing pans today.
  • Step 2: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. You’re halfway to fluffy town.
  • Step 3: Cut in solid coconut oil until the mix looks like your skincare powder before water hits.
  • Step 4: Mix plant milk, maple syrup, and vinegar in a separate cup. Pour it into the dry mix.
  • Step 5: Stir just until combined. Drop dough in six mounds on the sheet. No perfection—this is rustic glam.
  • Step 6: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let them cool while you question why you’ve never done this sooner.
  • Step 7: Toss strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Let them get juicy and dramatic.
  • Step 8: In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips, espresso powder, coconut oil, and milk over low heat. Stir until silky.
  • Step 9: Slice each shortcake, layer with strawberries, and then drizzle with the mocha glaze like you're blessing your taste buds.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 310
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 11%
  • Vitamin C: 10%
  • Calcium: 7%
  • Folate: 5%
  • Magnesium: 6%

Any Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Add a splash of vanilla extract to the glaze if you want that extra bakery-goddess flair.
  • Sprinkle sea salt over the mocha topping to go full gourmet realness.
  • Use room temp strawberries for juicier results (cold berries = flavor sabotage).
  • Swap the flour with gluten-free blend if your gut’s got drama.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge... or just don’t have leftovers.