For All You Carrot Cake Lovers

Fuss-Free Carrot Cake
A delightful carrot cake with a guilt-free “cream cheese” icing!

6 medium carrots, chopped
2 large apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup dried apricots, soaked 1 hour
1 cup raisins, soaked 1 hour
1 cup dried coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp dried ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/2 tsp orange zest

In a food processor, process carrots and apples. Transfer to bowl. Next, process apricots and raisins, adding to the carrot mixture. Mix in the remaining ingredients by hand. Press into spring form pan and refrigerate while preparing the icing.

Cashew Cheese Icing
1 cup raw cashew, soaked 4 hours
1/2 cup purified water
2 Tbsp raw agave nectar
juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp shredded coconut

Blend cashews with water, agave, and lemon juice until creamy, adding more water if necessary. Spread icing on cake and top with shredded coconut and sprinkle with cinnamon (optional). Serves 8

Recipe from:  Natasha Kyssa -  “The Simply Raw – Living Foods Detox Manual”

Announcement: Natasha Kyssa will be having a book launch in Toronto and GTA in the month of June! Come out and meet this amazing women! Her book and recipes will change you for life! Here are the following dates:

Thursday, June 25th @ Nature’s Emporium,  Newmarket, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 27th @ Waldorf Market, Richmond Hill, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Sunday, June 28th @ Live Cafe on Dupont Street, Toronto, 4:30 pm

See you all there!