Vegan Citrus Matcha Carrot Cake Recipe

Here is another delicious and unconventional cake recipe. It is vegan, with a delicate citrus flavor and with the main star - the Carrot!

Ingredients for Vegan Carrot Cake with Matcha and Citrus

For the cake:

• 150 g spelt flour
• 150 g oat flour (grind your own rolled oats)
• 300 ml almond milk
• 300 g finely grated carrots
• 120 g coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• juice of 1/2 orange
• zest of 1 orange
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Benjamisimmo with matcha and lemon

Method of preparation:

1. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Make a "well" and add the vinegar, orange juice, and almond milk.

2. Stir well. Add the finely grated carrots to the mixture.

3. Bake in a 20 cm diameter pan, on baking paper, in a preheated oven at 180°C for about an hour.

4. Check with the wooden skewer method; when it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

For the cream:

• 200 g raw cashews
• 100 ml coconut cream
• 200 g coconut cream (thick part from a can)
• 50 ml coconut nectar

Method of preparation:

1. Soak the cashews for at least 4 hours, then rinse them well.

2. In a blender/food processor, combine all ingredients until a smooth cream is obtained.

3. Spread the resulting mixture over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with matcha tea and crush large pieces of Benjamisimmo chocolate with matcha and lemon.

The recipe for Vegan Carrot Cake with Matcha and Citrus was created for us by Ivelina Bogdanova. Here's what she says about herself:

“I like to define myself as a Seeker – of harmony in relationships with myself and others. I seek balance between food and thoughts about it. I always look for the sweet side of every situation. I believe that the key to good health is clean food, clean thoughts, and self-love and care. Love yourself!