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Thanks so much! I do have Oat flour, do you think that would work? We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Erin! 3 Tbsp maple syrup. If making the frosting (optional), soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes – 1 hour. Smart! For more healthier desserts, be sure to check out our No-Bake Vanilla Cake Bites, Dark Chocolate Hemp Seed Energy Bites, 5-Ingredient V/GF Cookies, and 5-Ingredient Vegan Dark Chocolate. Usually. My husband and I have been devouring this cake. I satisfied my carrot cake craving without spending hours in the kitchen and without guilt. Patricia that’s a great suggestion. Wow this recipe looks amazing! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Poppy! Absolutely brilliant. I used all pecans, almond flour, and rolled in coconut. Doing a happy dance right now!!! xo. I made this for my husband’s office and they loved it! Hello! This will be my go to recipe for carrot cake :) Bravo Dana, You’ve done it again!!!! This has to do with a blender. We haven’t tried that, but we think it might impact the taste/texture. However, a bit of lubricant is needed. Tender, 30 minutes to make, and topped with an optional cashew cheese cream frosting! I also have Celiac Disease. Yes, you can freeze for up to 1 month. Use a flat-bottomed object, such as a drinking glass, to help press everything into an even layer. Whoop! Because the dry ingredients are blended down to a meal, she was able to eat it with the few teeth she has. Wow, so many comments and questions already on this post! We used cashews and rolled them in shredded coconut. The frosting tastes much better after it’s been frozen. The only difference was I had the dates rolled in coconuts. That would be one potential idea! You can let it sit out at room temperature up to 2 hours, but the frosting can begin to get soft. 30.9k Likes, 1,109 Comments - MINIMALIST BAKER (@minimalistbaker) on Instagram: “NEW! Hi Carl, we haven’t tried that, but if you do, let us know how it goes! We are so glad you enjoyed it! If so, yes, as long as it’s added after. The texture was more pudding like. Hmm, it would completely change the flavor. YES PLEASE :D hahah those look amazing! Also, I love your categories for comments (I made this/ have a questions/ just comments). We’re so glad you enjoy them, Haley! Everything she does tastes soooo good. Thanks for the lovely review, Jennifer! Hi Angela, another reader mentioned using raw, soaked sunflower seeds. I’ve been on a huge carrot cake kick lately and this hit the spot! Unfortunately my daughter has recently developed an anaphylactic allergy to cinnamon. Can you still bake them? Would be lovely to hear back from you. Thanks for sharing your experience! Great recipe. When using allspice as cinnamon substitute, use a third of the amount of allspice that the recipe suggests for cinnamon. I just have IBS and can’t deal with dates. Very pleased. Beautiful recipe and cake! Hope that helps! Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting. Quick, have you tested, if it can be frozen?? It tasted better than I could have hoped. I wanted to do that with this cake to try to recreate that nostalgia. Easy and delicious , I’ve made these for a family member who is trying to be ‘healthy’ and they could not stop nibbling away at them. – https://minimalistbaker.com/1-bowl-vegan-gluten-free-carrot-cake/. By mixing gently as opposed to blending in a food processor, you can keep a lighter, less dense, more “cake-like” texture. Thanks so much for the lovely review! Yep. I’m curious if you can use carrot pulp leftover from juicing instead of grated carrots…would it make it too dry. The pictures are awesome! Hubby is allergic to nuts and tree nuts. You are hands down my go-to, favourite, most trustworthy recipe supplier. Absolutely delicious! These were sooo good. I definitely give it two thumbs up. Love the addition of ice cream – xoxo. These are really moist and tasty. I swapped 1c of pecans for walnuts and added more spices and some shredded coconut to the cake part. Could you use cashew butter in place of the soaked cashews? Is there any way to make this without nuts? I’m making this for a Friendsgiving potluck contest and I need that extra wow! As always, it was delicious. Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! I just made a batch of these, following your instructions to a T, and can’t believe how incredibly delicious these are. He loves dates so this was a real treat for him. These are soooo very good…thank you. Surprisingly, I think I liked it even more before adding coconut flour. Great catch, they are the same (both vanilla extract) and we’ve amended that. Scoop out 2-Tablespoon amounts using a cookie scooper (like. Thanks! It’s super helpful for us and other readers! These were really yummy! But I can assure you we were not aware of your recipe and took no inspiration or elements from it. Thank you! I didn’t trust my Nutri Bullet to survive mixing the whole batter so I just did it by hand (literally, used me hands). I was wondering what I should do to make sure the cake stays together and doesn’t completely ruin in consistency with the lack of raisins and addition of crushed pineapple. I was also planning on using a vitamix, as I don’t have a food processor. Raw Vegan Carrot Cake! Doesn’t have to stick with the raw theme of the rest :) Thank you! I just made these, and they are perfect (just like your pics!) xoxoxo, McKel Hill, MS, RDN, LDN | Nutrition Stripped says, This looks incredible! I’m all out of dates – is there a sub I could use for those? We’d say use the photos for reference to see if you can achieve the same texture. In my freezer it always turns Out too icy and in my fridge it turns Out too sticky. We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it! Has anyone soaked the walnuts overnight before making these or other versions of balls that contain walnuts? Are you asking if you can add the cream cheese frosting to a baked cheesecake? Thank you for recipe, I needed to use last bits of shredded carrots and raisins and found this recipe. The cake isn’t sweet like I expected, but has a great flavor and texture. I brought it to a family event and it was gone by the end of the evening. Hi Dana I made this recipe yesterday and I had a really hard time with the frosting. I didn’t have enough walnuts on hand so I subbed roasted pepitas which I think came out very nicely. It all sounded too sweet for my taste. Could I use a 6 inch cake pan and make a layered cake? xo. This means I cannot have cream cheese, but I really miss cream cheese frosting. Can anyone offer any more information about this? These look delicious!! Oh my goodness, I made this and just have to say, it was amazing!! Hmm, perhaps the coconut flour was a bit too dehydrating for the moistness/freshness of your dates? My daughters have both became vegan in the past 2 years and you were a shining light guiding me through learning a new way to cook. recipe. So glad you liked it, Jillian! Interesting! It seems to me that the cashews maybe need to be soaked longer? Quick, easy and Delicious!! What to do, if I couldn’t find nut flour? We’d recommend macadamia nuts, coconut whipped cream, or a silken tofu based frosting would be nice! Seriously just did a happy dance around my kitchen when this recipe came into my inbox. They WERE the best! Yay! They’re still RAW. I just made this last night, for a vegan colleague, and I’m really pleased with how it turned out. Then we add shredded carrots and plenty of vanilla and spices for added warmth and flavor. Perhaps a baked version would be better for you: https://minimalistbaker.com/1-bowl-vegan-gluten-free-carrot-cake/. I’m sure most people will read the recipe and not just follow the video but it might lead to a disastrous result if they do haha. Thank you for the recipe! Made it for my boyfriend and he loved it. Thanks for all the recipes! very good cake. I went to post the same question. To serve, make sure the cake isn’t fully frozen so it’s soft enough to cut (letting it thaw on the counter for 30 minutes should help). This cake is amazing! This one in particular. However, after that it can be stored in the refrigerator! I think I’ll try it with half the “cake” recipe next time to cut out some sugar from the dates and double the “frosting” to make the ratio more like a cheesecake with carrot crust, yum. Thank you!!!! Tender, naturally-sweetened carrot cake bites with dates, carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, and coconut flour! xo. Preheat oven to 350F. Could I substitute the walnuts with almonds? xo. Our preferred brand is Savoy, but most other brands other than Trader Joe’s should also be fine. Thanks for creating! Spring form pan? ;). I have not yet made this because it does not have nutritional information like most of your other recipes. I hadn’t thought about using runny peanut butter as a topping, but it’s such a great option. I don’t have a food processor, so I had to use our blendtec to make it, and in my impatience with small batches I over blended it so it came out more like dough consistency after adding the flour. You could, but I don’t think it needs it. Yay! I had noticed that you use often use dates in your recipes and was wondering if you are familiar with silan. :) You’re amazing. You can use either! We came to it by trial and error and from past experimentations with raw cakes and nut balls. Xo. I put half in the freezer and will be enjoying the other half all week this week. xo, I was pretty excited about these until I read the ingredients and saw the amount of nuts needed. Let us know if you give it a try! I’m making it for the second time. Whoop! Made it last night for our Halloween lunch today. This was a great recipe! I subbed coconut flour for oat flour and it turned out just fine. I don’t know that I’d recommend eating raw flour. We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it! My boyfriends favorite dessert is carrot cake, and he absolutely loved these! Blend until a semi-fine meal is achieved. Thanks for the feedback! Then I added ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for that quintessential carrot cake flavor. Let us know if you give it a try! Yes, blending less should help for next time! Into snack bites? Admittedly i do not own a food processor (*shock horror*) but i own a juice blender. It’s gorgeous! (or sub other nut, such as pecans or cashews), (you can blitz briefly in a blender for a finer flake that sticks to the bites more easily), (or store-bought // if hard, soften in the microwave or over the stovetop using a double boiler until pourable). Other than that they were sublime! Also, thanks for adding alt tags to your photos. Once well combined, add raisins (optional) and pulse/stir once more to combine. This was amazing. Such a healthy recipe that you can actually feel good about eating. Hi Sara, Thanks for the recipe! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes! All the flavours blend together so nicely. I was craving carrot cake but couldn’t bring myself to make one when I only wanted a few bites, and didn’t want all that oil either. Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review! It looks Ah-mazing! PS-dates are awesome for preparing for birth! It’s here: the raw cake of my dreams. And I also think protein powder could work as well. Otherwise we’re not sure. We think it should be fine. My guess is she does not use honey because honey is not vegan. For anyone (like me) that don’t have a food processor, a blender works just fine. I’m ok with it besides it’s more nutritious. One of my friend’s birthday was coming up and I didn’t know many vegan recipes, so my friend directed me to this website, and I found these! Thank you – keep those yummy recipes coming. We didn’t have any issues adding it to our food processor. Hi I made this the other day for dessert to share with a co-worker! 1 tsp vanilla extract. A must try! Check out this tutorial! These look absolutely perfect!! Hi Lauren! I just finished making these and I literally swooned when I took the first bite. Once the cake is chilled, it’s party time. Once well combined, set aside. They are SO good!!! Then add the dates and shredded carrot back in and pulse in 1-second increments until a loose dough forms and the carrots are just incorporated. Just be sure to bake it! Do you think a vita mix would work instead of a food processor? I didn’t have parchment paper so I put it in a pan where the sides come off. xx M. I’ll let you know how this goes. P.s.s… I am thinking of dedicating my blog to going through everyone of your recipes just like the cute movie Julia and Julia ♥️. Everybody loved it. Thank you! Tips for Making an Amazing Vegan Carrot Cake… Because this cake is egg-free, it’s a bit more delicate than traditional carrot cake. Is there a sub for dates? Could I add protein powder? Would you recommend completely drying out the carrot prior to blending them into the recipe, or is it okay for them to be a little bit damp? I did add a little agave and a touch more vanilla to the icing per our palates, but that’s just preference. but the cream result was not white! :). It’s worth a shot! Then rinse and drain. The trick is to start with just a little bit of liquid and then build up, and this recipe didn’t have a lot of liquid so it worked out fine. I’m calling mine carrot cake blondies because of the brownie like texture. XX. The Best Vegan Carrot Cake. xx. Thank you! First night I made this… my MR ordered me a food processor on amazon THAT evening. Hey Nina! It’s date syrup that’s used in middle-eastern cooking. xo. I’m always unsure how much I need to pack them in. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Ashley! She loved eating them as well. I am not vegan but avoid most diary and am gluten free. Lots gorgeous ? It makes sense but there is debate about honey being vegan or not. Great recipe to get that lovin’ carrot cake feeling! The base for these bites is medjool dates, walnuts, and fresh grated carrot. I did make some adjustments: left out the maple syrup in the frosting, since coconut cream, vanilla and cashews are already naturally sweet. It is absolutely the best carrot cake ever! Can’t wait to taste it ? Thanks for sharing, Erin! Once your cake dough is formed, you can either roll into balls (like these No-Bake Vanilla Cake Bites!) It’s now my boyfriend’s favorite dessert that I’ve ever made. This recipe looks wonderful, do you think this frosting would go on a baked cake? And with cream cheese frosting, it’s one of the most decadent desserts you can put on the table. xo, Carrot cake is such an underrated cake, but it’s probably my favourite cake. Hello! Thank you for all that you do for all of us! Also try the popular Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes My frosting didn’t yield the same amount as your images, perhaps my springform was slightly too big. Thanks Dana! I Noticed when I made the frosting and let it sit in the fridge for a couple hours it was a little too tart but somehow the next day (today) it tasted less tart. If so, would you sub it for the coconut flour? I would love to use something other than the coconut cream or coconut milk. I can’t get my hands on any here in Russia. I’m SUPER happy with the way the cake came out, but the icing… I’m not sure what’s wrong. xo, I’m absolutely loving all these amazing sweets ! Blend them until the walnuts and dates have broken down into a uniform crumb; it should … We’re so glad you both are enjoying it! These no-bake Carrot Cake Balls make a delicious vegan snack or raw treat at any time of the day. I’ve used monk fruit and yacon in recipes before. This is a totally delicious recipe! I made this for a family get together and was pleased that everyone liked it, even family members who are traditionally gluten and dairy eaters and don’t understand ‘alternatives’ :) I’m so happy to show others that non traditional desserts can be sweet, tasty, satisfying, and good for you. Hi Bella, we haven’t tried it with pineapple so we’re not sure! It’s the perfect snack! I would have given it 5 stars. Hi, how do you suspect whole wheat flower would do here? M. Just a mention that the video says “3 Tablespoons of vanilla” and “1 teaspoon of maple syrup” instead of the other way around. Hope that helps! :). Generously butter an 8″ x 12″ I love to take one to work for a snack, or to have one after dinner as a mini-dessert. Let us know if you try it! I hope it’ll work out! Thank you for this amazing recipe. This carrot cake and frosting was so yummy! Thank you for the recipe! This recipe looks amazing! Yum! Hi, what kind of blender do you use in the video? You had me at “soft, runny coconut butter” ? Will try out the other energy ball variations :-), Whoop! But you could increase, if desired! It turned out great! I cut the recipe in half ( it’s ALL for me haha). but my goodness Carrot Cake BITES?! I cannot wait to share this with everyone I know! I may have skimped on the dates. Good luck putting the walnuts, dates and carrots in the food processor all together. Thanks for sharing, Krista! It means so much! A blender would likely work! Thanks for sharing, Kimberly! Should I increase the amount of ingredients? Made these as a last minute accompaniment for a picnic. We used a 9 in. I just made the cake version of this recipe for Easter. First, FLAVOR. Let us know if you try it! They require 9 basic ingredients (that you likely have on hand right now), 1 food processor, and just 30 minutes to make! A perfect special occasion treat for small children! I should know. If it is not mixing, you may need to remove the lid and stir occasionally to encourage things along. I made this nut free by replacing the walnuts with an equal amount of ground oatmeal. They were very easy to make, and I was very grateful that this was a vegan recipe that did not have cashew butter, since I am allergic to cashews. We both thought it was great and it is a dessert I feel good about giving him! Thanks for sharing!!! I found that if I blended (lightly pulsed) the ingredients for the cake individually or in small portions, then mixed them together by hand at the end, it worked really well!! xo. Do you know how long the frosting will keep in the fridge? Cracks me up. Perhaps oats, shredded coconut, or more nuts would be a better solution. We are glad you and your co-worker enjoyed it, Chelsea! Or with coconut instead of walnuts? Next time I’ll probably double the recipe! I’d like to get the sugar count a lot lower. I have a small food processor so I had to mix everything in batches (a large one is going on my holiday wishlist), but it was still really straightforward and easy! Although it did take me a few hours to prep…frosting needed liquid otherwise it kept stopping the VitaMix blades. xo, This was absolutely amazing. In our experience, it’s very oily and not creamy. Let’s (not) bake! This is such an innovative combination to yield a beautiful, tasty dessert! Mine turned out pretty soft, I may add more walnuts and carrot next time, but they’re still delicious! Unfortunately the frosting the first time separated with the coconut cream I had so the second batch I used the full fat of the coconut milk. Our baby is becoming a big girl and we're so thankful for her! No-bake carrot cake bars recipe. since my husband and I go through snacks quickly in our house. I made it twice, the first time I did not grind the dates enough so it was a little crumbly, but still so tasty. This will be perfect!! I used all of the recommended almond flour and they still didn’t quite “dry” up enough like cake however they are soft and delicious. I was about to make carrot cake but then found this recipe. Tender, naturally sweetened carrot cake bites with dates, carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, and coconut flour! Used almond flour and rolled in coconut. Is there another nut that I could substitute? I’ve made it before and loved it. Everyone was so surprised there was no refined sugar, and it just had dates etc. My mother even liked what it looked like and I’m trying to inspire her to make healthy foods. We are so glad everyone enjoyed it, Kaelyn! :). Whatever it is, carrot cake is what my dreams are made of. It changed the whole recipe. So healthy – makes you feel good inside after eating. Perfect for Easter! Whoop! Will freeze the cake and bring a separate container for the frosting then and do as you suggested by frosting the cake when arriving at the destination. I’m not vegan but would consider it if I could find recipes like this for all my favourite things! Use ctrl+f or ⌘+f on your computer or the "find on page" function on your phone browser to search existing comments! A traditional carrot cake typically includes flour, butter, oil, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and of course, shredded carrots. hello! Then place on a baking sheet (to keep level) and freeze for 3-4 hours or until the frosting is semi-firm to the touch. 1/2 cup coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk. Simply an outstanding recipe! Or, if topping with coconut butter (optional), place bites in the freezer to chill for 10-15 minutes, then top with fresh coconut butter (if butter is not pourable, warm in a double boiler or in the microwave until a runnier consistency is achieved). THANKs FOR THIS AMAZING CAKE IDEA. Must try carrot cake. feel free to tag a photo with #minimalistbaker on Instagram for us to see! Oil Free Option. Hi Jenna, we wouldn’t recommend roasted in this recipe. Any tips or tricks? Thank you for sharing this recipe with us! To help the mixture form and add more natural sweetness, I opted for coconut flour (almond flour will also work here). Anyway, others should aware. Just make sure they’re fresh and moist and it shouldn’t be a problem :) I made this yesterday and cut into it today, it was absolutely divine! The taste is pretty good. Mine came out tasting like pumpkin pie! Right up there with my fave matcha bliss balls. My daughter is allergic to cashews (and pistachios) as cashews seem to be the main nut used for vegan creams, especially in desserts what nut could I substitute, thanking you. Whoop! Hmm, maybe almonds, but it probably won’t get as creamy. Maybe try a blend of almonds and oats! Did add a little hemp seed. In frosting I used unsweetened almond milk yogurt and in cake used almond flour. Hi Beth, if you don’t like the taste of coconut flour I’d still beg it’s worth a shot as it adds that “cakey” flavor. They all asked what was in it and as I ran down the list, they said you could taste all of the items I had just mentioned. Perhaps a baked version would be better for you: https://minimalistbaker.com/1-bowl-vegan-gluten-free-carrot-cake/. May 31, 2013 - Easy + delicious plant-based recipes that make ya feel good. I’m bringing it as a surprise for my vegan partner whom I haven’t seen in half a year. I made this cake and took it to work and my colleagues devoured the whole cake in less than an hour (I think a few people had seconds!) Can you make this with dried figs instead of dates? Our FREE 49-Page Fan Favorites e-Book has 20 recipes we think you’ll LOVE! P.s. I freakin love this recipe!!!! I think the lemon made it separate so I made it again and put the lemon in while I was blending and it turned out. I love cashews, but they don’t love me back… thanks! I transferred the mixture into this in two batches, and it blended nice and smooth! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Gillian! I know my colleague will love this cake x. These sound amazing otherwise, and I’m excited to make them! Hope that helps! Ingredients. Super excited to make this! Next time I’ll add some dried pineapple! :) because I’m looking for homemade vegan cream cheese recipe which can be use to bake a cheesecake. We used medjool. :). xoxo! I LOVE that both layers are MASSIVE–you definitely need that sweet and aromatic cake layer with the carrots and spices alongside the decadently creamy frosting top! Hello! Thank you, Dana! See this recipe for inspiration: https://minimalistbaker.com/date-sweetened-chocolate-frosting/, Made it for the BD of my husband and he loved it! You are the best. // xo THIS RECIPE LOOKS AMAZING! I mean really, really crave it? :-). my son is allergic to all nuts. I don’t have a food processor and can’t possibly get one cos my kitchen is tiny and bursting a the seams. I so have to make this cake and I can’t wait. It was LOVED by everyone! Looking forward to trying the other bites on the site. Oh my, what a hit! Desserts Sains. :D, This cake and the enchiladas are my family’s favorites! Not raw cheesecake, but actual cake! I tried to follow the recipe exactly. You can find the grams measurements by clicking “metric” beneath the ingredients header. Would oat flour work? This looks wonderful, I can’t wait to make it! Subbed pecans since I didn’t have walnuts and making into balls :). It turned out so pretty in a spring form pan but would be really convenient to freeze and store in glass baking dish- just cut into bars before freezing and pop one out for dessert when needed! I made this for my grandparents’ birthday and they loved the wholesome ingredients. Our FREE 49-Page Fan Favorites e-Book has 20 recipes we think you’ll LOVE! It will alter the cake-like texture a bit, making it sticky. This looks like it would be the perfect marriage of mouth pleasure and still feeling good post-dessert! One Q, though. Followed recipe exactly (well, I left out the raisins) and it is delicious. Lisa – this is a glitch on our end (all of our recipes currently seem to be missing that information) and it will be resolved soon! I ran out of walnuts, so I substituted a cup of gf oats and it worked out perfectly. Glad you dig our food! (I suspected they’d be delicious! Although, my coconut flour (brand arrowhead mills) says to “consume flour only after baking”…this this ok for a raw cake? I’m not sure mine was big enough. Add coconut flour and raisins and stir to combine. I made this and unfortunately the ‘cake’ was really dry. Is it possible to substitute the nuts? Maybe raisins or figs? You can let it sit out at room temperature up to 2 hours, but the frosting can begin to get soft. Making this now! Hmm, coconut flour has never been an issue for us. <3, So glad you and your family enjoy this recipe, Dee Ann! He was very skeptical because he loves regular carrot cake but I am slowly trying to introduce vegan foods so I wanted to try it. I did add some honey to sweeten just a bit… So, all in all, they probably ended up w/same amount of calories! I don’t want to use the freezer. ... Support @ Minimalist Baker says. FROSTING optional. haha. I made this recipe and it was delicious, really superb but I have a question: can a person use cashew butter for the frosting or would that not taste the same as using the raw, soaked cashews? Thanks so much for the lovely review! It says a “high speed blender’ for the icing. Turn your fork upside down viola it stays put. The … My mouth is still smiling. We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Kae! Question about the flour – will Bob’s Red Mill GF-AP flour or rice flour be a good substitute if I don’t have any coconut or almond flour on hand? 2. What about this crust or this recipe instead? I made this as a birthday cake and it was delicious it was hard not to over mix it, the topping was also a huge success I will make again very easy! Next time would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s challenging to find nut/seed free raw sweet treats. xo. My children actually prefer a treat like this one to typical “cake” and I’m so thankful for your recipes to help me get a little more creative! Egg Free. This is a MAJOR winner! Does anyone have ideas on measurements? Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month. Have you stopped including that feature? Hope that helps! Some cookies are just date balls, not carroty.

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