Carrot Cake with Seed Brittle & Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting - Seed + Mill

Carrot Cake with Seed Brittle & Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting - Seed + Mill

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Everyone has their own idea of what a carrot cake should be. Some prefer mix-ins for added texture like walnuts and raisins, others opt for pineapple for added moisture-- all of this is to say,...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ c coconut oil, plus more for greasing the pan
  • ¾ c buttermilk
  • 1½ c sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger, cardamom, cloves
  • 2 c all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 c shredded carrots
  • 1 c coconut flakes
  • 8oz crushed pineapple
  • 1 c chopped walnuts
  • ¼ c sesame seeds, optional
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 c powdered sugar
  • ¼ c Seed + Mill Organic Tahini
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c water
  • ½ c mixed nuts & seeds

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