Raw Paleo Carrot Cake

March 21, 2016

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Raw Carrot Cake is a spin on a traditional favorite! Made with a carrot, date and walnut base, this delicious cake is topped with a silky cashew maple coconut icing that\\\'s surprisingly healthy and good for you. This is what carrot cake dreams are made of!

For the base
1 cup shredded carrots*
1 cup tightly packed pitted dates
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
For the icing
1/2 cup soaked cashews**
1/8 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tbsp maple syrup***
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp almond extract
2 tbsp walnut pieces for topping

To make the base, mix dates in a food processor until it forms a paste. Break up the paste into a few chunks to spread it evenly throughout the food processor. Add the walnuts, carrots, ginger, nutmeg,...
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Nutritions

Calories
198

Sodium
22mg
0% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV