Coconut Pecan Carrot Cake recipe | PCC Community Markets

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 3/4 cup toasted wheat germ (or an additional 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 4 large egg whites plus 1 large egg, or 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 3 1/2 packed cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
• 1/3 cup currants (optional)