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Carrot Cake with Cashew Frosting

Carrot Cake with Cashew Frosting

Laura Brining
A moist carrot cake layered with vanilla cashew frosting
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 -12

Ingredients
  

Carrot Cake:

  • 3 flax eggs 3 tablespoons ground flax + 9 tablespoons water, or 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 1/2 cups oat flour 2 1/2 cups oats ground into a fine flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup date sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream the thick white part from a chilled can of full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups grated carrots

Cashew Frosting:

  • 1 cups soaked cashews soaked for at least 6 hours and drained
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon date or coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two 9 inch round cake pans with strips of parchment paper for easy access. Wipe pans with coconut oil.
  • To prepare the cake batter, mix the flax eggs by adding the flax and water and set aside to thicken.
  • Meanwhile, add the oat flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and date or coconut sugar to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the prepared flax eggs, coconut cream, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar and stir to combine. Add the grated carrots and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the cake batter evenly into the two prepared cakes pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-37 minutes, until the cake is set in the center. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • To prepare the cashew frosting, add the soaked cashews, water, vanilla, date or coconut sugar, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until the frosting is completely smooth.
  • Lay one cake on a serving plate or cake stand. Pour a layer of frosting over the bottom cake. Lay the second cake on top of the frosted bottom layer. Pour the remaining frosting over the top and swirl it evenly over the cake.
  • Let the cake set in the fridge before serving.
  • Store the cake in the fridge for up to one week.