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Raw Coconut Carrot Cake with Harmless Harvest

This Raw Coconut Carrot Cake is a tropical delight! Packed with nutrients, it’s a healthy yet indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup dried unsweetened pineapple chopped
  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • dash sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Harmless Harvest coconut water
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 cup coconut cream thick cream from the top of a can of coconut or pure coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup chunky coconut shreds to garnish

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pan or parchment-lined dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Begin by placing the pitted medjool dates, walnuts, pecans, and a dash of sea salt into a food processor. Blend until you achieve a crumbly texture.
  2. Next, add the unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and fresh ginger to the mixture. Pulse until everything is well combined.
  3. Pour in the Harmless Harvest coconut water and pulse again until the mixture is moist. You can test by pressing a small amount between your fingers; it should hold together.
  4. Add the shredded carrot, chopped dried pineapple, and raisins to the mixture. Use a spatula to fold them in gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan or a parchment-lined dish. Press it down firmly to create an even layer.
  6. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until it firms up.
  7. While the cake chills, prepare the coconut cream topping. In a mixing bowl, combine the thick cream from the top of the coconut can with agave or maple syrup. Whip until fluffy.
  8. Once the cake has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Spread the whipped coconut cream on top, and sprinkle with chunky coconut shreds for a beautiful finish. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, replace walnuts and pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
  • If you don’t have fresh ginger, ground ginger can be used as a substitute (1/4 tsp).
  • Use any dried fruit you prefer, such as apricots or cranberries, instead of pineapple.