21/04/2026
LOVE CARROT CAKE but not the amount of oil & refined sugars then try a raw carrot cake?
A raw cake is a no-bake cake that is free from gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugars. These cakes are generally made with a mix of nuts, nut flours and dried fruits, and alternative sweeteners to sugar such as maple syrup and agave nectar!
Even though this cake is made with healthy ingredients, it is still filled with fats, (natural) sugars and carbs.
Ingredients in this recipe:
*1 1/2 cups walnuts. A classic ingredient in any carrot cake, walnuts are the base of the raw carrot cake.
* 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded Coconut (shredded, milk, and oil): This recipe uses shredded coconut in the cake, and coconut milk and coconut oil in the frosting! It offers a natural sweetness, as well as a source of healthy fats.
* 1/4 cup Almond flour: Almond flour helps to bind the carrot cake together. However, you can substitute this with more walnuts if needed.
* Spices (1 tsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger,
1/4 tsp nutmeg,
1/4 tsp salt): These three spices will help give this dessert that classic carrot cake flavour!
* 2 tsp orange zest (or lemon zest): Optional, but recommended to brighten up the sweet flavours.
* 1 tsp Vanilla extract: Used both in the cake and frosting to warm up the flavours.
* 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates: Make sure to use medjool dates, as you want them to be sticky for the base.
* 1 cup shredded Carrots: It wouldn’t be a carrot cake without them.
Cashew cream cheese frosting
* 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water overnight then drained
These make up the base of the frosting. Use raw unsalted cashews for the best flavour and texture.
* 3/4 cup coconut full-fat coconut milk (just the cream from the top of the can).
* 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted.
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 tbsp Lemon juice & a pinch of salt: Lemon juice gives the frosting that slightly tart flavour like cream cheese.
* 3 tbsp Maple syrup: Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that will sweeten the frosting.
* How to make this Raw Carrot Cake
Mix the walnuts, coconut, almond flour, spices, orange zest and vanilla together in a food processor until crumbly. Then, add the dates and puree them together. The mixture should be sticky when you press it between your fingers!
Next, add the carrots and pulse just to combine. Then, add the mixture to an 8×8 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Place in the fridge to set.
To make the frosting, blend the cashews, coconut milk, coconut oil, lemon juice, maple syrup and salt together until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture over the carrot cake, and place the pan in the fridge for 4 hours to set. Yum!