Molasses Cake with Maple-Sugared Pecans

Molasses Cake with Maple-Sugared Pecans
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Molasses Cake with Maple-Sugared Pecans a try. One serving contains 745 calories, 8g of protein, and 26g of fat. This vegan recipe serves 8. A mixture of maple-sugared pecans, ground ginger, cane sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 35
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Heat the coconut oil by setting it on top of the stove while it's preheating. The warmth will soften it so you can measure it. You can also set the jar in a pot of simmering water, which is faster.
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Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a frying pan; add coconut oil, maple sugar, and sea salt; and stir to coat nuts. Cook over medium heat, until nuts smell toasted and coating is caramelized, about 5 minutes.
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Spread nuts on parchment paper, separating slightly, to cool. Chop 1 cup nuts.
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Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with 2 tbsp. coconut oil. Sift flours, baking soda, and spices together into a large mixing bowl.
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Add maple sugar, stirring to blend.
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Mix soy milk, molasses, 3/4 cup coconut oil, and the vinegar in another bowl. Stir wet ingredients into the dry, mixing to combine (a few lumps are okay). Fold in reserved chopped nuts.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake until a toothpick stuck in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
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Let cake cool 15 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a cooling rack. When cool, dust with powdered sugar.
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Serve with more nuts on the side.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings8
Health Score15
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