Raw Carrot Cake with Raw Cashew Cream Frosting

Raw Carrot Cake

 

I seriously could not believe my eyes when I stumbled on that recipe! I had to give these babies a go. I had no taste expectation. BUT I was blown away at how well they turned out, how close to your ol’ baked carrot cakes these raw ones were and to be honest I might actually prefer the raw ones better. The crunchiness of the carrots, walnuts and coconut is really divine and is a constant reminder that this delicious cake is raw! AND the icing! Ha! You will be licking your spoon, I can guarantee that. This recipe is a keeper.

Enjoy x


 

Ingredients

Raw Carrot Cake Ingredients:

  • 3 cups shredded carrots (about 1 lb.)
  • 8 oz. (about 1 cup) pitted dates
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Raw Cashew Vanilla Frosting Ingredients:

  • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup water (use more or less to achieve desired consistency)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Method

To Make The Raw Carrot Cake:

Pulse together all ingredients in a food processor until well-blended. Press mixture into a mini cheesecake pan or mini 4-inch springform pans or an 8-inch springform pan, or just a simple 8-inch baking pan. Top with Raw Cashew Vanilla Frosting just before serving (recipe below).

To Make The Raw Cashew Vanilla Frosting:

Pulse all ingredients together in a food processor until blended. Add extra water to thin to your desired consistency if needed.

 

Source:

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/raw-carrot-cake-with-cashew-cream-cheese-frosting/