Baobab Carrot Cake with Cashew "Cream Cheese" – Aduna

Ingredients

• 3 cups (350g) finely grated carrot
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 250g ground almonds (almond flour)
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup pecans (almonds or walnuts also work well) + extra for topping
• 1 tsp Aduna Baobab Powder
• 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt