Orange Zest Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups carrots (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¾ cup soy milk (or milk of your choice)
• ⅓ cup canola oil or light olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup raisins (soaked for 10 minutes and drained)
• ¼ cup toasted shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• Frosting Ingredients: ¾ cup raw cashews