It went down in my Instagram stories the other day. The thing about carrot cake, is that the natural sugars from the carrots, raisins, and coconut (to me) add just enough sweetness that I don’t need additional sweeteners! And you can actually taste the REAL FOOD….just how it was meant to be enjoyed!
I wanted to top it off with Nancy’s organic cream cheese but realized I still had some leftover cultured sour cream (yes, it’s cultured so it contains probiotics and NO gums, thickeners, etc.)
And because I had some of Otto’s Cassava Flour in my pantry I knew I had to incorporate it since it made my PALEO BURGER BUNS so fluffy!
• Paleo (sans the cultured sour cream)
• Refined Sugar Free
• Nut Free Option
• Yeast Free
Ingredients:
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp Fire Cider
4 cage free eggs
1/2 cup *almond butter (I used Trader Joe’s raw, unsalted, creamy)
1/2 cup Otto’s Cassava Flour
1 cup FRESH grated carrots
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup **raisins soaked in hot water at least 15 minutes
*Nut free version use tahini
**Optional – if you don’t like raisins, you can add 1-2 Tbsp honey OR 1/4 cup pineapple juice for sweetness (But I didn’t. The raisins and carrots are sweet enough for me)
Directions:
1. Add baking soda and Fire Cider in a mixing bowl and let fizz. Then add eggs and beat with an electric or stand mixer until peaks form.
2. Add remaining ingredients (except raisins if using) and beat again until well mixed.
3. Fold in raisins (drain soaking water first) with a spoon then pour batter into a bread loaf pan.
4. Bake @ 350 F for 35 minutes. If making muffins, time will be less. I actually think it tastes better frozen!
This was a huge hit with our ladies group this morning! Our teacher is having health issues and was put on a strict eating plan. She asked us to bring in treats to give her recipe ideas. This recipe fit the bill but had to substitute apple sauce for eggs b/c those are not in her plan. It was such a blessing to her. Also, used the coconut whipped cream as a topping since dairy is off her plan too. 🙌
SO yummy! Can I substitute the raisins for dates?
Go for it! 🙂
Yummy, yummy, yummy!
This sounds so yummy!!! For us non egg consumers… do you think a flax or Chia egg would work just as well?
no sorry, you need to use real eggs
Oh my goodness!! You’ve really showed out on this one. Can’t wait to get the ingredients and make it =)
I am going to make this tomorrow! Looks amazing!
Can we sub regular apple cider vinegar for fire cider in this recipe and/or others that call for it? Or is there something special about the fire cider that makes the baked goods work?!
yes, that should still work 🙂
Oh girl! It’s like your speaking my language! Carrot Cake is my favorite! I have all of the ingredients except the cassava flour which I’ll need to sub something else! I will tag you when I make it! xo
I love trying your recipes , just wish it wasn’t so had for Canadians to get their hands on all the great ingredients you use on a daily basis.
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