Carrot Cake Recipes for Some Bunny Special

Carrot Cake Recipes for Some Bunny Special

We already know that flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet are popular when it comes to cake. But what about when you want something a little different? Something with a bit of spice, that isnt quite as sweet? Enter the carrot cake. Light, moist, a tiny bit spicy, and with the added bonus of making you feel as though you are choosing something healthy! Carrots are naturally sweet, which makes them an ideal cake ingredient. Carrot cake is actually thought to be an evolution of carrot pudding that was consumed during medieval times, back when sugar was difficult to obtain and super expensive. Wherever carrot cake came from, we're sure glad we found it. Carrot cake is especially delicious when incorporated into recipes like these.

Carrot Cake Waffles

These carrot cake waffles make breakfast for the kiddos fun yet sneakily nutritious. Because of how sweet carrots are all on their own, adding refined sugar is unnecessary. Delicious maple syrup gives these waffles a surprisingly deep, rich flavor. This recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cook time, so they are pretty easy to whip up. It makes about four servings, but you can easily double it or even triple it if you are feeding a large family. These waffles are made with a base ofgluten free 1-to-1 baking flour,baking powder, and cashew milk. They are mixed with flavors like ground cinnamon and ginger as well as a few tablespoons of maple syrup and vanilla extract. Shredded carrots and chopped pecans add texture, and raisins contribute a hint of sweetness. The coconut cream frosting is made with cold canned coconut cream, cinnamon, and maple syrup. We're convinced your kids will have no complaints!

Baked Carrot Cake Donuts

If you're not in the mood for waffles, you can try this breakfast favorite with a twist. These carrot cake donuts are loaded with texture from the shredded carrots, super moist, with a gentle bite of spice. This recipe makes 8 servings and takes just 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. These donuts are made with a base oforganic unbleached white all purpose flour andbaking powder and flavored with the spices of ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon. And of course, carrots. Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for a decadent cream cheese frosting. Can you say winner?

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

Looking to enjoy your carrot cake a little differently? Why not try these carrot cake cookies sandwiches? Carrot cake is known for its moist and spicy flavor and texture, and when you lather it up with cream cheese icing, what could be better? This recipe makes 8 servings and takes about 10 minutes to cook. Prep time is a little longer at 20 minutes, but the end result is well worth the time invested. These little cookies are gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, and high in fiber, but no one would ever know any of that by the taste. They use a base ofpaleo baking flour andbaking powder and are, of course, liberally spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves,brown sugar, and vanilla extract. And we can't forget the grated carrots and plump raisins. The filling uses mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut flakes. Pro tipL you might want to make extra, these little cookies are just that good.

Gluten Free Carrot Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Recipes for Some Bunny Special _ Bobs Red Mill When all else fails and cookies, donuts, and waffles just dont do it for you, its time to make cupcakes! These carrot cupcakes are especially healthy. Not only are they free of grains and refined sugars, they are gluten free friendly. This recipe makes 6-8 cupcakes, with 10 minutes of prep and about 20 minutes of cook time. Like the cookie sandwiches, these cupcakes use a base ofpaleo baking flour,plusbaking soda, spices, andsea salt. Agave nectar adds additional sweetness. Simply top these little guys with homemade cream cheese icing and start passing them around. Your family and friends wont be disappointed. As you can see, carrot cake is quite versatile and provides a welcome change from the more common cake flavors. Experiment away! We are sure you will love the goodies that result.
Bob's Red Mill
March 27 2018

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