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Strawberry Cake with Almond Streusel

Strawberry Cake with Almond Streusel - Vegan Version

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan
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Ingredients:
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup ground almonds
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup coconut oil soft or liquid
  • 4.5 fl oz (125ml) plain or Greek vegan yogurt
  • 4 oz (113g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ lb (300g) strawberries washed and drained
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

For the almond streusel:

  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil soft (see Key Ingredients)

Instructions:
 

  • Prep the oven: Preheat to 330°F (170°C) and grease or line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the streusel: Combine all the streusel ingredients in a small bowl. Using clean hands, work the mixture together until the almonds are evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Prep the strawberries: Wash and slice into halves or quarters. Set aside.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil, vegan yogurt, applesauce, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  • Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and uniform.
  • Assemble and bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the top, then sprinkle with the streusel. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, until fully set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve: Let cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes:

  • Also works in a 12-inch (30cm) loaf pan.
  • Regular granulated sugar can be substituted for brown sugar.
  • Frozen strawberries work too, pat them dry first, since they release more moisture as they thaw.
  • The streusel fat (coconut oil) should be soft, not solid or liquid. Too solid? Warm a few seconds in the microwave. Turned liquid? Chill in the fridge for a few minutes.
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