Description
Such a delicious dessert that is actually full of nutrients and completely free of refined sugar. It’s vegan, gluten-free, paleo and raw – you’ve gotta try this for Easter or anytime really!!
Ingredients
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Raw Carrot Cake Base:
- 2 cups peeled and finely shredded carrots
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of Himalayan Salt
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
Vegan Cream Cheese Style Icing:
- 1 1/4 cup raw cashews that have been soaked in hot water for about 1 hour
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- You will definitely want to make the icing first as it needs time to chill. So drain and rinse the cashews and place in a high-speed blender. Add the remaining ingredients for the icing and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and place in the refrigerator.
- You will need a food processor for this part. With the grater attachment, grate the carrots or use a hand grater and set aside in a large bowl
- Add both nuts to the bowl of the food processor and process until you get a meal like texture. Add in the pitted dates, spices and vanilla extract and pulse until the dough comes together and starts to form a ball. You want to be careful not to process too much.
- Add the carrots back and pulse again just long enough to incorporate the carrots. Then place back in the large bowl. Add the coconut flour and stir to combine.
- In a six-inch springform pan, lined on the bottom and sides with parchment paper, evenly press down the carrot cake dough. You can use the heal of your hand of an off-set spatula, anything you like to even press it down.
- Remove the cashew cream cheese icing from the refrigerator and pour over the carrot cake. Place in the freezer for 4-5 hours or until the icing has set and firm to the touch.
- When it’s time to serve the cake, remove it from the cake from the freezer and place on the counter prior to serving to warm up a bit. Now slice and ENJOY!!
