Author Notes
A delicious alternative to carrot cake, and gluten-free and dairy-free too! —Kirsten
Ingredients
- For the cake:
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100 milliliters
Coconut oil, melted
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2
Eggs
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75 grams
Honey
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75 grams
Coconut Sugar, or soft light brown sugar
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90 grams
Parsnip, grated
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60 grams
Pecans, plus extra for decorating
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120 grams
Rice Flour
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1 teaspoon
Baking Powder
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1 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon
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half teaspoon
Baking Soda
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half teaspoon
Ground Mixed Spice
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quarter teaspoons
Ground Green Cardamom
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quarter teaspoons
Freshly Grated Nutmeg
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eighth teaspoon
Ground Cloves
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1 pinch
Sea Salt
- For the Cashew Cream Frosting:
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170 grams
Cashew Butter
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half teaspoon
Vanilla Extract
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3 teaspoons
Maple Syrup
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Zest of an orange
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half cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Directions
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Pre-heat the oven to 150 Celsius / 130 fan / 300 Fahrenheit. Line two non-stick 8″ round cake pans with baking paper.
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Place the pecans in a small food processor and blitz until they resemble breadcrumbs. Set aside.
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In a bowl whisk together the coconut oil, eggs, honey and sugar.
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Add the rest of the ingredients, including the ground pecans, and mix until just combined.
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Divide between the cake pans and bake for 30 minutes, or until firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
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Leave to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. Scoop the cashew butter into a bowl and add the vanilla, maple syrup and orange zest and stir together. Add the milk a little at a time, mixing it in well between each addition, until you get the desired consistency. You may not need it all.
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When the cake has cooled, use half the frosting the sandwich the two cakes together and then cover the top with the rest. Decorate with pecan halves.
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