Ingredients for the Cupcakes:
1 cup walnuts (not soaked)
1 cup dates
2 cups grated raw carrots, squeezed well through cheesecloth or with paper towel to remove as much excess moisture as possible (this is important!)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
Dash nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup golden sultanas
Method:
Process the dates and walnuts in a food processor fitted with the S blade till they are crumbly, but holding together. Add grated carrots and spices. Process till the mix has taken the form of a smooth “dough.” Add sultanas and pulse to combine.
Push the carrot cake dough into six muffin tins or ramekins and refrigerate for about an hour wile you prepare the frosting.
Ingredients for the Frosting:
1 cup cashews, soaked for at least an hour
1/3 cup agave syrup
Dash sea salt
1 tsp lemon juice
Water
Method:
Rinse cashews and place in a food processor with agave, salt and lemon. Process until the mixture is well combined. With the motor running, add just enough water as the motor is running to get the frosting consistency you want.
Recipe by One Green Planet.
1 cup walnuts (not soaked)
1 cup dates
2 cups grated raw carrots, squeezed well through cheesecloth or with paper towel to remove as much excess moisture as possible (this is important!)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
Dash nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup golden sultanas
Method:
Process the dates and walnuts in a food processor fitted with the S blade till they are crumbly, but holding together. Add grated carrots and spices. Process till the mix has taken the form of a smooth “dough.” Add sultanas and pulse to combine.
Push the carrot cake dough into six muffin tins or ramekins and refrigerate for about an hour wile you prepare the frosting.
Ingredients for the Frosting:
1 cup cashews, soaked for at least an hour
1/3 cup agave syrup
Dash sea salt
1 tsp lemon juice
Water
Method:
Rinse cashews and place in a food processor with agave, salt and lemon. Process until the mixture is well combined. With the motor running, add just enough water as the motor is running to get the frosting consistency you want.
Recipe by One Green Planet.
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