Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe

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Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe

GF | V | P | RSF

We're excited to share this nourishing and wholesome take on a timeless family favourite — carrot cake.

What makes this moist, health-loving beauty so special is that it's completely:

  • ✅ Gluten-Free

  • ✅ Grain-Free

  • ✅ Refined Sugar-Free

  • ✅ Vegan

It’s topped with a dreamy dairy-free cashew cream cheese and finished with crunchy nuts and your choice of delicious sprinkles. Whether you're following a specific dietary lifestyle or just love a good cake — this one’s a crowd-pleaser!

We hope you enjoy this recipe from our contributor, Casey-Lee Lyons (Nutritionist & Naturopath at Live Love Nourish) as much as we do.

🥕 Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups natural almond meal

  • ½ cup coconut flour

  • 2 cups finely grated carrot

  • 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

  • 5 tsp baking powder (gluten-free, aluminium-free)

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 4 free-range organic eggs

  • ¾ cup coconut oil, melted

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 3–6 hours)

  • Juice of one lemon

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

🧁 Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond meal, coconut flour, grated carrot, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup.

  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

  5. Pour the cake batter into a lined 18cm cake tin and smooth the top.

  6. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  7. While the cake is cooling, blend all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.

  8. Once cooled, frost the cake and top with walnuts, lemon zest, or your favourite paleo-friendly toppings.

💛 About the Creator:

This beautiful recipe was created by Casey-Lee Lyons, nutritionist and naturopath at Live Love Nourish.

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