Vegan Chai Coconut Cake Recipe |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. 1. Prepare the Chai ahead of time by steeping two teabags in one cup of boiling water until cool.
2. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 8-inch square baking pan.
3. 3. Combine the dry ingredients (oatmeal through sugar) in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
4. 4. Add the Chai, applesauce, vinegar, vanilla, syrup, pecans and all but the 2 tablespoons of coconut.
5. 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. 6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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