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Mocha Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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This vegan trifle layers mocha cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream into one show-off-worthy dessert. Decadent, dramatic, dairy-free, and totally addictive.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Mocha Cake Layer:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Strawberry Layer:

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

For Whipped Cream Layer:

  • 1 cup chilled coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the baking dish with the kind of love you save for Friday night skincare.
  • Step 2: In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, espresso, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir like you mean it.
  • Step 3: Combine almond milk and vinegar. Let it sit five minutes and turn into your makeshift vegan buttermilk.
  • Step 4: Add oil and vanilla to the milk mix. Stir the wet into the dry. Mix until smooth, not psycho.
  • Step 5: Pour batter into your dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely before you touch it—patience, queen.
  • Step 6: Mix strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Let them marinate while you resist eating the whole cake.
  • Step 7: Whip the coconut cream with sugar and vanilla until it fluffs up like your favorite 90s hair mousse.
  • Step 8: Cut the cake into cubes. Layer cake, strawberries, and cream in the trifle dish like you’re building edible art.
  • Step 9: Repeat until full. Chill for 30 minutes, or dive in immediately if self-control is not your brand.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 10%
  • Calcium: 6%
  • Vitamin C: 8%
  • Folate: 5%
  • Magnesium: 7%

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

  • Toss a pinch of cinnamon into the cake batter for subtle spice energy.
  • Add dark chocolate shavings between layers if you're feeling flirty.
  • Use a clear glass bowl to show off those fabulous dessert layers.
  • Chill overnight for maximum “wow” at your next gathering (or solo binge).
  • Replace strawberries with raspberries if you’re in a tart mood.