This raw vegan carrot cake is tender, moist and bursts of natural sweetness. It is a healthy dessert and rich in nutritious ingredients.
Follow this recipe religiously for the original taste. However, you can try different flavors, especially with the frosting and toppings. This raw vegan carrot cake is ideal for different occasions. You can prepare it for yourself or surprise your loved ones on their birthday, anniversary, bridal party, baby shower, or even graduations. It stays compact and it is best served chilled.
The Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake Base
- 4 cups of shredded carrots or juiced carrot pulp
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1-inch grated ginger
- 2 cups of dried mulberries
- 1 cup of pitted dates
- A pod of vanilla beans
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Procedure
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse them until they are well mixed. You can pass some of the mixture between your fingers to test how sticky they are. The stickier the ingredients, the better the raw vegan carrot cake will be!
Press this mixture in a round cake tin using your bare hands. This ensures an even spread.
Repeat this process using another cake tin to create two layers. You can also create one cake and slice but I find the slices uneven and messy. Similarly, I prefer, using a baking tin with a removable base to ease service once the cake is ready.
Put these cakes in a freezer and wait for them to set.
Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla icing.
For the Vanilla Icing
- 3 cups of cashew nuts
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3 cups of coconut milk
- 1 cup of pitted dates
- A pod of vanilla beans
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Procedure
Soak the cashew nuts in water until they’re tender and easy to blend (around 4 hours).
Combine the cashews with the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Remove the previously prepared carrot cake from the freezer and spread this icing on top of each cake. You can use a spoon to spread it evenly. Layer these two cakes and garnish with toppings of your choice.
The Nutritional Value
Non-vegans and vegetarians alike are guaranteed to fall in love with this raw vegan carrot cake. The cake is not just tasty; its ingredients are rich in a host of nutrients crucial to your wellbeing. For starters, carrots improve eyesight, prevent constipation, strengthen gums and teeth, flush out toxins, and protect body tissues from cancerous cells.
On the other hand, cashews not only lower the risk of diabetes and heart diseases, but they are also high in magnesium, which enhances muscle and bone development.
Another ingredient worth mention is coconut milk. Apart from keeping anemia and Alzheimer’s disease at bay, it also moisturizes the skin and keeps you looking younger.
In Conclusion
You can choose to enjoy this cake by itself or accompany it with a drink of your choice. The best part is it’s easy to prepare. That said, gather your ingredients and treat yourself to some raw vegan carrot cake today!