American Maple Pecan Snack Cake
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Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: plant-based milk → try oat milk
- Not gluten-free: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not dairy-free: plant-based milk → try oat milk
- Not egg-free: the recipe title (American Maple Pecan Snack Cake) — bakes usually contain butter and egg
- Not nut-free: pecans → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
- Not low-FODMAP: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not low-histamine: apple cider vinegar
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: plain flour → try wholemeal flour
- Not kidney-friendly: baking powder
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
About this recipe
This tender, lightly spiced traybake brings warmth from cinnamon and maple, with crunchy pecan pieces throughout—wonderful for lunchboxes, afternoon tea or a simple pudding with plant-based cream.
Prep
10m
Cook
35m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 45m
Ingredients
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250 g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
80 g pecans — roughly chopped
150 ml maple syrup
200 ml plant-based milk — unsweetened oat or soy
80 ml sunflower oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Tools
- · 20 cm square tin
- · Baking parchment
- · Large mixing bowl
- · Jug
- · Whisk
- · Spatula
- · Wire rack
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 20 cm square tin with baking parchment.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Stir in the pecans.
- 3
In a jug, combine the maple syrup, plant-based milk, sunflower oil and apple cider vinegar.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
- 5
Scrape the batter into the prepared tin and spread level.
- 6
Bake for 30– until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in the tin for , then turn out onto a wire rack.
- 7
Cut into 12 squares once fully cooled.
Per serving
serves 12AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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