Vegan Vanilla Maca Cake

Maca and Vanilla Cake

MAKES 1 x 8-inch round cake

EQUIPMENT 8-inch round, deep, loose-bottom cake pan

DF V+

1¾ cups spelt flour

4 teaspoons maca powder, plus more for dusting

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 cup maple syrup

½ cup coconut oil, melted

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

½ cup warm water (it is important that the water is warm not cold, or it will turn the coconut oil solid)

Vanilla Cashew Nut Frosting 

1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line an 8-inch round, deep, loose-bottom cake pan with parchment paper.

2In a bowl, mix the spelt flour, maca powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3In another bowl, mix together the maple syrup, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and warm water.

4Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk together well to remove any lumps.

5Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

6Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

7When completely cool, top with the Vanilla Cashew Nut Frosting and a dusting of maca powder or some fresh fruit.

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