"Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting ~ this lovely grain free carrot cake recipe is made with almond flour so it's tender and moist...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the carrot cake
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7 large eggs
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1 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
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1.5 tsp vanilla extract
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4 1/2 cups almond flour
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2 tsp salt
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1.5 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp baking soda
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1.5 tsp cardamom
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1.5 tsp cinnamon
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1.5 tsp ginger
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1 pound (about 5 medium-large) carrots, shredded
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1 cup shredded coconut
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1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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For the cream cheese frosting
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12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla
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For the topping
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1/4 cup shredded coconut
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1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped