Saturday, 2 November 2013

carrot layer cake -- gluten free, grain free, sugar free, wholesome and delicious

Triple layer cake always looks festive, even if it's for no good reason. Yum!!









1 1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut nectar
1/2 cup coconut sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2  tsp sea salt (1 tsp sea salt)
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
1 tbsp ground vanilla bean
1/4 cup ground chia seeds

1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups almond flour

1/4 cup coconut flour


2 cups finely grated carrot

directions:
1. combine ingredients
2. divide evenly into 3 prepared round baking pans (greased generously and lined with parchment
3. bake at 345 for 45 minutes
5. remove and allow to cool



cream cheese frosting:

3 cups raw cashews, soaked for 2 hours then rinsed
3 tbsp water
1/4 to 1/3 cup agave
1/2 cup coconut oil
3 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt

puree all together until creamy ...


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