Raw Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Recipe)
An insanely delicious and beautiful raw vegan version of the classic cake carrot, topped with the dreamiest and most luscious cashew cream frosting!
CUPCAKES
- 4 cups shredded carrot
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup soaked dates
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
CASHEW CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- squeeze of lemon
- pinch of salt
What to do
- First, peel and grate all of your carrots.
- Using a food processor or blender, blend your crushed walnuts, soaked dates and maple syrup.
- Add the carrots, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and mix through with a spoon.
- Divide mixture evenly between cupcake liners.
- Blend all of the frosting ingredients together in food processor or blender.
- Using a piping bag, top the cupcakes with icing mixture.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours before serving.
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