Paleo Carrot Cake

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This tasty paleo carrot cake will be your next favorite dessert item! Carrots are known to improve digestion, boost the immune system, and prevent macular degeneration. Cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory properties, supports healthy blood sugar levels, and boosts mood and energy levels! Another spice added to this recipe, nutmeg, is known to improve the functioning of the kidneys, ensure good bone health, and help detoxify the body. Adding in pecans or walnuts to this dessert will provide you with a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Enjoy!

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups blanched almond flour

  • ½ cup coconut flour

  • ½ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs, room temperature

  • ¾ cup organic maple syrup

  • ⅓ cup tahini

  • ¼ cup almond milk, unsweetened

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

  • 3 cups carrots, shredded

Frosting:

  • ½ cup dairy-free butter, room temperature

  • 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese, room temperature

  • 3 cups paleo-friendly powdered sugar

  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp almond milk, unsweetened

Topping:

  • ½ cup of pecans or walnuts

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 F and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2) Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, shredded coconut, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt together in a large bowl and set aside.

3) In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, tahini, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in coconut oil and carrots.

4) Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until well combined.

5) Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for around 30-40 mins. When done, take pans out of oven and set aside to completely cool.

6) For the frosting, use an electric mixer to whip paleo-friendly butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk and mix for 3 more minutes.

7) Once the frosting is done and the cake is cooled, frost between each layer as well as the sides of the cake.

8) Sprinkle on pecans and/or walnuts to the cake. Enjoy!