Vegan Chai Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Vegan Chai Coconut Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup chai tea; 1/3 cup uncooked quick oatmeal (Not instant); 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup unbleached white flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 3/4 cup raw sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons organic maple syrup; 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional); 1/2 cup flaked coconut, 2 tbsp Reserved

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup chai tea
¹⁄₃ cup uncooked quick oatmeal (Not instant)
1 cup whole wheat flour
¹⁄₂ cup unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ginger
³⁄₄ cup raw sugar
¹⁄₃ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons organic maple syrup
¹⁄₂ cup chopped pecans (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup flaked coconut, 2 tbsp Reserved

directions

1. Prepare the Chai ahead of time by steeping two teabags in one cup of boiling water until cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 8-inch square baking pan.
3. Combine the dry ingredients (oatmeal through sugar) in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
4. Add the Chai, applesauce, vinegar, vanilla, syrup, pecans and all but the 2 tablespoons of coconut.
5. Mix well, and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the reserved coconut and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.