Just because you've gone paleo does not mean you're banned from dessert. With a perfect blend of nut flours, some seasonal carrots and a delectable coconut frosting, this paleo carrot cake is the perfect end to any meal.
Juice of one Orange
plus enough Water to make 1 cup total
3
Eggs
1/4 cup
melted coconut oil
1 tsp
Vanilla Extract
1 cup
Shredded Carrots
about 2 medium
Frosting
15 oz can
Full-Fat Coconut Milk
chilled
1 Tbsp
Honey
1 tsp
Orange Zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F; lightly oil an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices.
In a larger bowl, whisk together orange juice and water, eggs, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients and mix well, then fold in shredded carrots.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Let cool at least 30 minutes before unmolding and frosting.
To prepare frosting, carefully drain off all liquid from the chilled coconut milk. Place the chilled solids in a bowl and add honey and orange zest. Whisk until the mixture comes together and is smooth (overmixing will cause the frosting to “break”).
Unmold the cake and place it on a serving dish. Frost generously with coconut frosting.