This succulent dessert is simple to prepare, and it’s pure pleasure for everyone !
As you enjoy it, your body benefits from the abundance of nutrients found in carrots: vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, beta-carotene, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and powerful antioxidants that support both vision and skin health.
Consuming carrots supports cardiovascular health. They increase antioxidant capacity and the level of vitamin E in the blood while helping to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in both the liver and bloodstream. What more could we ask for in a dessert?
Notes and References
Healthline — Carrots 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Ingredients and Procedure (Serves 5)
– 4 large carrots
– 1 apple
– The juice of 1 orange
– 2 handfuls of walnuts
– 2 handfuls of raisins
– 5 Medjool dates
– 2 tbsp coconut oil
– 2 tbsp shredded coconut
– 2 tsp cinnamon
– 1 tsp nutmeg
– 1 tsp cardamom
– 1 tsp grated ginger
For the Frosting:
– 3 handfuls of raw cashews
– 3 tbsp solid coconut oil
– The juice of 2 lemons
– 2 Medjool dates
- Melt the coconut oil gently in a hot-water bath ;
- Roughly chop the carrots, then place them in a food processor (S-blade) along with the melted coconut oil and all the other ingredients (except the frosting ones), Blend until you obtain a smooth, even mixture ;
- Spread the mixture into a mold and place it in the freezer for 1 hour to set ;
- For the frosting, blend all frosting ingredients until creamy, then pour over the cake and return it to the freezer for 10 minutes ;
- Finish by grating a bit of orange zest, lemon zest, and fresh ginger on top — and enjoy !
Equipment : 1 food processor (S-blade) and 1 knife