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Vanilla layer cake on a pedestal stand with strawberries on top.
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Vanilla Layer Cake with Strawberry Chia Filling & Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Layer Cake with Strawberry Chia Filling and Buttercream Frosting made without eggs or butter!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • Strawberry Chia Filling:
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • Frosting:
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or powdered sugar free alternative
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • strawberries for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 round cake pans with cooking spray or grease with coconut oil.
  • Prepare strawberry chia filling. Place strawberries and chia seeds in a blender and blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to set.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, Nektar Naturals Honey Crystals, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together bananas, vanilla, lemon, almond milk and vanilla.
  • Add banana mixture to flour mixture until combined.
  • Pour into greased pans and place into preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until thoroughly cooked or until a toothpick placed in the middle comes out clean.
  • Prepare frosting by placing coconut oil, powdered sugar and vanilla in medium size bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-low for about 5 minutes until creamy. Set aside.
  • Allow cake to cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Remove one cake from pan and turn upside down.
  • Spread strawberry mixture on the the top of that cake.
  • Place second cake on top of the strawberry mixture.
  • Frost with prepared frosting and top with strawberries if desired.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer: Place in airtight container in the freezer for up to to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg