Incredible Vegan German Chocolate Cake - Turntable Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2/3 cup of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon of aluminum-free baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of real vanilla extract
• 1 cup of warm water
• 12 medjool dates, pitted (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup of hot water
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of real vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of melted coconut oil
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup of pecans