Carrot Cake with Lemon Cashew Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake with Lemon Cashew Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds, soaked 8 to 12 hours, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups raisins, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; drain (save soak water); 1 cup pitted dates, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; drain; 6 cups carrot pulp or finely ground carrot (about 8 carrots); 1 to 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 to 2 tsp. grated nutmeg; 2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 2 tsp. grated orange zest; 1 tsp. crushed cardamom pods or cardamom powder (optional); 2 cups raw cashews, soaked 1 to 2 hours; 1 cup raisins, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; 1 cup pitted dates, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; 2 Tbs. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup raw almonds, soaked 8 to 12 hours, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups raisins, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; drain (save soak water)
1 cup pitted dates, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; drain
6 cups carrot pulp or finely ground carrot (about 8 carrots)
1 to 2 tsp. cinnamon
1 to 2 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 tsp. grated orange zest
1 tsp. crushed cardamom pods or cardamom powder (optional)
2 cups raw cashews, soaked 1 to 2 hours
1 cup raisins, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water
1 cup pitted dates, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water
2 Tbs. lemon juice

1
If carrots are ground in food processor, press off excess juice through a strainer or cheesecloth.
2
In food processor, combine almonds, raisins and dates; process until finely ground, or homogenize through juicer.
3
Mix carrot pulp, spices, and zest in large bowl.
4
Frosting: In food processor or blender, combine cashews, raisins and raisin water, dates and date water and lemon; process until smooth.
5
Add extra soak water from cake if necessary for desired consistency.
6
Line 10-inch pie pan with plastic wrap and press cake mixture into pan.
7
Turn pan over onto serving plate, remove pan and plastic wrap.
8
Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top of first layer.
9
Repeat molding with remaining mixture and gently release on top of first frosted layer.
10
Touch up and reshape cake as needed.
11
Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake.
12
Garnish with whole or chopped almonds and cinnamon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raw almonds, soaked 8 to 12 hours, rinsed and drained, 1 1/2 cups raisins, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; drain (save soak water), 1 cup pitted dates, soaked 1 hour, just covered with filtered water; drain, 6 cups carrot pulp or finely ground carrot (about 8 carrots), and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake with Lemon Cashew Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake with Lemon Cashew Frosting

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