Vegan Chai Coconut Cake Recipe

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

Step-by-step instructions

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.