Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Recipe :: Organic/Vegan Carrot Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting

Hi lovelies! I've been meaning to post the recipe I mentioned here about the raw and super-healthy (!)  carrot cupcakes, so here it is - enjoy!


Prep time: 20 mins
Makes: about 12

Ingredients
Cakes:
1.5 cups Carrot pulp (from juiced carrots)
1/2 cup Almond meal (I used almond pulp leftover from almond milk I made)
1/3 cup Coconut flour
1/3 cup  Walnuts
1/2 cup  Raisins 
Medjool dates (I added these for extra flavour)
1-2 tbsp Coconut oil (I added this to the recipe as it needed some moisture. Add more if you think it needs it)
1 tsp Lemon zest
1 tbsp Dessicated coconut (I added this to bind and improve the consistency)
1 tsp Stevia powder
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Vanilla bean powder

Lemon frosting:
1/4 cup  Cashews
1/3 cup Lemon juice
2.5 tbsp  Coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp Agave syrup (I used rice bran syrup instead as it does not contain fructose)
1/2 tsp Stevia powder

Preparation
Cakes:
Add all the ingredients in a bowl and massage together to belnd. Shape into 1-2 tbsp sized balls and lightly press into fairy cake moulds (or cupcake patty papers). Set in the fridge until ready to frost.

Lemon frosting:
In a small blender (I used a Magic Bullet), process the cashews into a flour. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for a few seconds. The frosting should have the consistency of yoghurt. Using a teaspoon, spoon the frosting over the top of each cake and smooth over the sides with a spoon. Decorate each cake with a walnut or leftover raisins. Place in the fridge until ready to eat.


Rachel xo

6 comments:

  1. These look amazing! I'm always looking for good vegan recipes. Newest follower, btw!

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  2. Thank you so much for the recipe! I can't wait to make them over the Easter long weekend!

    Have a lovely Easter break.

    Amanda xo
    http://socialamore.blogspot.com

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  3. You definitely had me at lemon frosting! (the sweet citrusy tangy flavor is my weakness!) How great that you paired it with carrot cake, yum!

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  4. You have no idea how hungry reading this recipe made me. They look amazing!

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  5. Yum, these look so good! I love how you added lemon frosting, sounds so delicious. x

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
    http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

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