Vegan Sweet Potato Cake With Maple Cashew Icing - Southern Plate
"With a decadent maple/cashew icing, this vegan sweet potato cake recipe is rich, moist, and full of fall flavors like cinnamon and ginger...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sugar (I used light brown but any sugar works)
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1 cup mashed sweet potato puree (cold or room temp)
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1 tbsp butter (vegan or dairy)
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1/3 cup water
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1/4 cup apple sauce
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1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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2/3 cup raisins
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1/3 cup walnuts (crushed)
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1 cup cashews (soaked in water for 2 hours)
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2/3 cup maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
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