Vegan Carrot Cake
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This baked good has it all: it's gluten-free, contains almost no sugar, and has no wheat flour, yeast, or dairy products. This option is even suitable for small children. And yet, it's very tasty, unusual, and vibrant. Just look at it,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the dough. Grate the carrot and beet on a coarse grater. It's best if the beet is yellow.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, soak the cashews in warm water for 30 minutes. You'll need the nuts later for the topping.
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Step 3
3. Grind the almonds into crumbs in a blender for 1 minute. Then add the apricots and run the blender for another 1 minute.
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Step 4
4. Then mix the flour with almonds, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Step 5
5. Next, add lemon juice, syrup, purée, carrots, and beets. Mix the batter. Transfer it to a rectangular baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 175 degrees in the oven.
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Step 6
6. Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Transfer the cashews to a blender, draining the water. Add coconut oil and milk, lemon juice, syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture for 4 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Decorate the cake with topping and carrots. Enjoy!