How to make a beautiful Carrot Cake, 100% naturally plant-based

A NEW WAY TO BAKE : CARROT CAKE
Carrots were originally used to sweeten cakes when sugar was scarce or expensive from the Middle Ages to World War II rationing era. The modern carrot cake is spiced, usually contains walnuts and has a cream cheese frosting, which lends a luscious tang. Here, the frosting is a cooked base scented with citrus zest, which you cool and whisk with coconut oil and cocoa butter. It has the texture of a very light but not very sweet buttercream.
RECIPES
This is the tutorial that loads via QR code from my book: A New Way to Bake: Re-imagined Recipes for Plant-based Cakes, Bakes and Desserts
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INGREDIENTS NEEDED:-
Cake Batter
- carrots, peeled
- raisins
- walnuts, coarsely chopped
- muscovado sugar
- caster (superfine) sugar
- plant-based milk
- extra virgin olive oil
- plain (all-purpose) flour (gluten-free plain flour will also work)
- baking powder
- bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- salt
Citrus Frosting
- plant-based milk
- cornflour (cornstarch)
- vanilla bean paste
- lemon juice
- orange zest
- shortening, chilled
- caster (superfine) sugar
Shortening
- coconut oil (deodorised)
- cocoa butter (deodorised)
- sunflower oil
Also required
- walnut halves to decorate
- rolled-up carrot ribbons to decorate
- orange segments to decorate
EQUIPMENT
- digital scales amzn.to/3Oqs8v...
- 2 bowls amzn.to/3DrEDke
- whisk amzn.to/3Qa95H7
- silicone spatula amzn.to/3On2ya...
- wire rack amzn.to/3Yki1Mt
- skewer (optional)
- veg peeler amzn.to/3rTHf81
- serrated knife amzn.to/3Os8788
- chopping board amzn.to/474719C
- palette knife
- shallow dish
- large saucepan
- 1 23cm (9in) springform tin amzn.to/44CJN9a
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- 2 20cm (8in) springform tin amzn.to/3rG2Q3Q
- cling film (plastic wrap)
- parchment paper
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[@janethaagensen7627]

Can I make this cake the day before it is for my birthday- my granddaughter is allergic to eggs so this cake is very helpful!

[@philkhoury]

Yes of course! Happy birthday to your grand daughter ♥️🙌

[@petaboateng9409]

Hi, how long does this cake keep? And would you store in the fridge or room temp? Thanks!

[@elaksia]

Im going one by one from Philips book all are so delicious and I like the fact that quite often you don’t need to use the mixer Philip is genius to suggest all those combinations My guest and kids did not believe it was plant based I recommend brownie from this book

[@philkhoury]

Ahh this is the hugest compliment!! Thank so much and so happy you love the recipes

[@Gazzaroo]

I made your Earl Gray and Lemon drizzle loaf cakes. My first ever cakes and Im over 50! Wondering what recipe in the book is next step up in terms of difficulty. This looks great

[@Gazzaroo]

Both cakes great. Lasted 24 hours

[@philkhoury]

@@Gazzaroo Hi!! Well done 🎉🎉 the frosting is probably in the slightly more complicated category but the cake itself is really simple. The chocolate Fudge cake is beautiful - maybe just stick to the two layers? Or half the sponge and ganache and just make one round of chocolate fudge cake and spread the ganache over it! A great chocolate cake ❤

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