A carrot cake of dreams!

A delicious mixture of nuts, dates, cinnamon, coconut cream and maple syrup. All coming together to create the perfect cake. Share it with loved ones at tea time, wow your guests at a birthday lunch, or simply gift it to someone you love to make their day. Either way, everyone’s hearts will be filled with Chocolate and Love.

Carrot Cake Base

• 1 carrot, peeled & grated
• 150g pecan walnuts
• 7 soft Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp finely ground hazelnuts

Cashew Cream Layer

• 150g cashews, soaked in warm water for 4 hours, rinse well
• 3 tbsp coconut cream, the thick part of the coconut milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• A pinch of vanilla

Topping: Caramelised Hazelnuts

• 50g hazelnuts, lightly roasted
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp coconut oil/cream
• Sea salt crystals

Topping

• Spring flowers.
• 80g Chocolate and Love Rich Dark 71% dark chocolate, melted

Directions

Hazelnut Topping

• Melt the coconut oil in a non stick pan on medium heat.
• Add the hazelnuts & coconut sugar, gently stir until all ingredients melt.
• Let it cool & keep it for later.

Carrot Cake Base

• Grate the carrot.
• Add all base ingredients except the finely ground hazelnuts in a food processor.
• Pulse a few times & make sure you don’t over blend. We want texture!
• Add the hazelnuts in the dough to absorb any moisture.
• Place the carrot dough in a non-stick/ parchment paper layered cake ring. We used a mini cake ring.
• Press down to form a layer with thickness around 1,5-2cm.
• Add the remaining hazelnut flour on top and spread evenly.

Cashew Cream Layer

• To make the cashew cream add the soaked cashews to a food processor/ blender & blend with the coconut cream, lemon juice, maple syrup & vanilla.
• Blend until smooth.
• Spread the cream over the cake.
• Add the caramelised hazelnuts & put in the freezer for 2 hours.
• Bring back to room temperature & remove from the cake ring.
• Drizzle with delicious melted chocolate & add spring flowers top. Enjoy!