How To Make RAW VEGAN Carrot Cake

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

coconut flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Oat flour is often less expensive and can be made at home.

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are a common and cheaper sweetener alternative.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is often cheaper and provides similar sweetness.

Grate carrots using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.

Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.

In a food processor, combine soaked dates, walnuts, and spices until a sticky mixture forms.

Add grated carrots, coconut flour, and lemon juice to the processor; pulse until well combined.

Taste and adjust sweetness with more dates or maple syrup if desired.

Press the mixture into a lined cake pan evenly, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Prepare frosting by blending coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

Spread the frosting over the chilled cake evenly.

Top with chopped pecans and raisins for decoration.

Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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