carrot cake that is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free with cashew frosting and walnuts

Carrot Cake

Save this recipe for this upcoming Easter, because you’re gonna want to make this delicious gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free carrot cake. This is a healthier alternative to your traditional carrot cake, proving that you do not have to compromise on flavour for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

  • 280 grams gluten-free flour
  • 280 grams grated carrots
  • 75 grams raisins
  • 60 grams chopped walnuts + more for topping
  • 136 ml unsweetened applesauce
  • 136 ml agave or maple syrup
  • 60 ml avocado oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 flaxseed eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 90 ml water, let sit for 5 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Cashew “Cream cheese” frosting:

  • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
  • 2-3 tablespoon water

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 18-23 cm cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, raisins, chopped walnuts, applesauce, agave syrup, oil and flaxseed eggs. Mix until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
  7. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cashew cream cheese frosting. In a blender, blend the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle with some walnuts.
  9. Slice and serve your delicious gluten-free carrot cake! Enjoy!

 



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