This recipe packs carotenoid-rich carrots (known for supporting vision and immunity) into a tasty grain-free cake made with almond flour, coconut four, and tahini. The taste is unbelievable and it is full of healthy fats that boost brain and metabolic function, along with warming spices that benefit the circulatory system. It makes for a great birthday cake and it is one that your entire family will love!
Servings
12
Ready In:
65 mins
Calories:
400
Good For:
Birthdays
Ingredients
Coconut Glaze:
- 1 cup coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup or regular maple syrup
- ⅓ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (Optional):
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted
For the cake:
- 2 ½ medium carrots, coarsely grated
- 4 large pasture-raised eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated golden monk fruit or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fine almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ¾ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Coconut Glaze 1 day to 8 hours ahead of the cake so that it has time to cool. Add all of the glaze ingredients into a small saucepan, warm over low heat until the coconut butter has melted. Whisk for 2 minutes over low heat. Transfer to a container, cover, and leave out at room temp overnight.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 3, 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper and brush them lightly with olive oil. (Note: Using larger cake pans will result in a change of baking time.) Add the eggs and monk fruit to a food processor and mix for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract to the eggs and mix. Slowly pour the tahini in while continuing to mix, followed by the olive oil, this should take about 3 minutes.
Step 4
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, orange zest, Himalayan salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger.
Step 5
Add the grated carrots and pulse just until combined. The batter will be very thick, this is normal. Lastly, fold the shredded coconut and walnuts into the batter with a spatula.
Step 6
Divide batter evenly between the cake pans, run a spatula over the top to flatten. Bake until the sides are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. The cakes will continue to cook after being removed from the oven, so avoid over baking. Allow the cakes to cool completely before glazing, about 2 hours.
Step 7
Assemble the cake: Place a small amount of glaze onto the serving plate you will use to assemble the cake. Place 1 cake layer on top of the glaze and add about 2 tablespoons of glaze on top, spread out evenly, and repeat with the remaining layers.
Step 8
When all the layers are stacked, glaze the sides and decorate the top of the cake with toasted coconut (optional). The cake can be kept refrigerated for up to 5 days, make sure to remove from the fridge 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Servings | 12 |
|
Amount per Serving |
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| Calories | 400 |
| Total Fat | 31.2g |
| – Saturated Fat | 11.1g |
| – Monounsaturated Fat | 12.4g |
| – Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8g |
| – Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 94mg |
| Sodium | 187mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23.1g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 6.6g |
| – Sugars | 9.4g |
| Protein | 8.7g |
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