Raw Carrot Cake

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Raw Carrot Cake
45 min.
6
576kcal

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This raw carrot cake is a delicious and healthy treat that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. It's packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, raisins, apricots, and almonds, and it's free from gluten, dairy, and eggs, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. The cake has a soft and chewy texture with a hint of spice, and it's topped with a creamy frosting or a coating of desiccated coconut for added flavor and crunch. The best part is that it's easy to make and doesn't require any baking, so you can enjoy a tasty dessert without turning on the oven. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional cake or simply want to try something new, this raw carrot cake is definitely worth a try! It's a great option for entertaining guests or treating yourself to something special. So, why not give it a go and indulge in a delicious and nutritious treat?

Ingredients

  •  carrots finely grated
  • cup raisins 
  • 0.3 cup apricot dried chopped
  • 0.5 cup candied orange peel mixed
  • 0.5 cup dates soft
  • cups almond flour 
  • cup coconut flakes 
  • cup coconut flakes 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  •  cloves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Pulse carrots, raisins, date paste & spices in a blender.
  2. Drop in the chopped apricots, and mixed peel and pulse a couple of times.
  3. Remove the mixture into a large bowl, along with the almond flour and desiccated coconut.
  4. Mix well, press into place in a large cake pan, and refrigerate uncovered till it sets.
  5. Cut into bite sized squares, frost it with whipped cream or roll them into balls and dust with desiccated coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories576kcal
Protein7.33%
Fat53.55%
Carbs39.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.67
Glycemic Load
16.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.116086956522%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:576.39kcal
28.82%
Fat:37.12g
57.1%
Saturated Fat:17.6g
109.98%
Carbohydrates:61.01g
20.34%
Net Carbohydrates:47.79g
17.38%
Sugar:26.09g
28.98%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:58.93mg
2.56%
Protein:11.43g
22.86%
Vitamin A:6993.94IU
139.88%
Manganese:1.23mg
61.43%
Fiber:13.21g
52.85%
Iron:3.5mg
19.46%
Copper:0.37mg
18.38%
Potassium:641.09mg
18.32%
Calcium:120.73mg
12.07%
Magnesium:46.48mg
11.62%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.89%
Phosphorus:103.74mg
10.37%
Selenium:6.2µg
8.85%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.42%
Vitamin K:6.33µg
6.03%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.87%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.3%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.24%
Vitamin C:4.25mg
5.15%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.52%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.41%
Folate:13.98µg
3.49%
Source:Foodista