How does the agar powder topping work?

Agar powder is a plant-based gelling agent that, when heated with water, dextrose, and lemon juice, creates a firm, clear, and stable glaze over the strawberries as it cools, without using gelatin.

Can I substitute the sweetened soy yogurt?

Yes, if you use unsweetened vegan yogurt, you'll need to mix it with 1 ounce of dextrose and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to achieve a similar flavor and sweetness level.

How long does the cake need to chill for the topping to set?

The cake needs to be refrigerated for a few hours until the agar topping completely thickens and becomes firm, ensuring the glaze holds its shape.

How should I store leftover Summer Strawberry Cake?

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The agar topping will help keep the strawberries fresh, and it should last for 3-4 days.

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Summer Strawberry Cake
[Vegan]

BH By: Bianca Haun

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A vibrant slice of vegan Summer Strawberry Cake with a light base, creamy yogurt, fresh strawberry slices, and a clear, firm agar glaze.

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Summer Strawberry Cake [Vegan]

This awesome, super moist and delicious cake is great in summer, hence the title: Summer Strawberry Cake! The base gets topped with a vegan yogurt layer that makes the cake moist and soft, then some strawberry slices and finally topped off with an agar layer. Agar or often called agar-agar... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Summer Strawberry Cake [Vegan]

Ingredients for the base:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup Dextrose
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup water

For the top:

½ cup sweetened soy yogurt (or use unsweetened and mix with 1 ounce dextrose and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract)
5 large strawberries
⅓ cup water
⅕ cup Dextrose
1 teaspoon Agar Powder
¼ teaspoon lemon juice

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How to Prepare Summer Strawberry Cake [Vegan]

Preheat oven to 360°F.
Place all the dry ingredients for the cake base in a mixing bowl and combine, add the wet ingredients and whisk until it's a smooth batter.
Place a baking sheet in your baking pan or oil the pan lightly, pour in the cake batter evenly and place it in the oven for about 15-20 minutes. (Use the Toothpick Method to make sure the cake is baked through in the middle.)
Let the cake base cool off completely - but leave it in the baking pan.
Cut 5 large strawberries in slices and remove the green part.
Spread the sweetened vegan yoghurt over the cake and place the strawberry slices on top.
In a small pot, heat the water, dextrose, agar powder and lemon juice and bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, let it simmer for about 3 minutes and let it cool off for a few minutes before pouring it evenly over the strawberry slices.
Place the cake in the fridge for a few hours until the agar topping thickens.
Enjoy!

Notes

My baking pan for this cake was 10 x 8" . I've used Dextrose in this recipe which is a fructose-free sugar, but you can sub it with your favorite granulated sweetener.