Homemade Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

How to Make Homemade Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups carrots
• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 /4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 /4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, coconut flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to combine.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut cream frosting. In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled coconut cream until fluffy.

8. 8

   Gradually add the powdered sugar and lemon juice to the whipped coconut cream, continuing to whip until well combined and fluffy.

9. 9

   Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once the cake is completely cool, spread the coconut cream frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.

11. 11

    Slice and serve the carrot cake. Enjoy your delicious homemade dessert!