Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Living Carrot Cake with Lemon Cashew Frosting

Carrot Cake
1 cup Soaked raw almonds
1 1/2 cup soaked raisins (save water)
1 cup pitted dates soaked and drained
6 cups carrot pulp (fiber remaining after juicing the carrot)
1-2 teaspoon cinnamon
zest of one lemon and one orange

Lemon cashew frosting
2 cups soaked cashews
1 cup soaked raisins
1 cup soaked dates
juice of one lemon

In a blender place almonds, raisins, dates and raisin water. Blend. Add to bowl and add pulp, zest and spices.
For Frosting,blend the cashews and their water with the dates and their water and lemon juice until smooth.
Line a 10-inch pie pan with plastic wrap and press the cake mixture into it.Turn out onto plate and remove plastic wrap. Spread frosting over. Do the second layer the same and spread the frosting over.
Delicious!
You find a healthier carrot cake recipe any better than this one. Try it if you don't believe me.

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