Raw Carrot Cake Recipe
Before your eyes glaze over and I lose your attention, I just need to say one thing: Don’t let the word raw scare you.
Raw carrot cake simply means that it’s not baked. If you like sneaking a spoonful of dough before you bake cake, cookies, or brownies, I’m pretty sure you’ll like this recipe.
I discovered this recipe on My Darling Lemon Thyme earlier this summer, when I was in the mood for carrot cake but didn’t want to turn the oven on. But rest assured, I will be making this one again even when it’s cold outside.
It’s refreshingly different and totally satisfies my sweet tooth.
And it’s a breeze to make. Just put the ingredients into a food processor, pulse a few times – and voila! Dessert in 5 minutes.
In case you’re wondering, this carrot recipe is part of the Carrot Week series, which feature three budget-friendly carrot recipes:
I’ve been a little obsessed with carrots lately because they’re cheap, delicious, and can be prepared a million different ways. This healthy dessert recipe is the final in the series.
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Raw Carrot Cake
Make a half batch of this cream cheese frosting to put on top of this cake. The frosting isn't raw, but it's delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, peeled, ends trimmed, and coarsely grated
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 15 dates, pitted
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place all cake ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped, but with some texture remaining.
- Divide cake mixture and place into 6 lined muffin cups. Press down on mixture so it is compact. Cover and place in the refrigerator a few hours or overnight. Top with cream cheese frosting.
Amazing! I am so making these! I have been trying to eat healthier and these fit the bill! Great recipe, Haley!
I like a good carrot cake but have never really been able to make one myself. This recipe looks so good that even I could do it I reckon!
I love this recipe because it’s so simple! I’ve read other recipes that require a large quantity of ingredients that I can’t afford! 🙂 Thank you, I’m sure that I will try this amazing carrot-cake of yours.
I love that about this recipe too! Just inexpensive pantry staples, for the most part.
great recipe! I have a doubt, which kind of datter have you used, please? Medjoul are twofold bigger than other ones.
Thank you
That’s a great point. I used medjool dates, but you can use smaller ones too. To be honest, the recipe is super flexible and can be adapted to suit your taste. If you like a less sweet cake, use fewer dates and more carrots or walnuts. It’s going to turn out either way 🙂
Raw Frosting: Blend raw cashews, a little vanilla and some fresh squeezed orange juice in blender. Makes great icing. Use more or less ingredients to taste.
Second time I have tried this dish – absolutely delicious! Thanks ever so much for this!