The purists will hate me for this recipe.
But I’m about to toot my own horn anyway. Because these cupcakes are absolutely delicious. And the frosting tastes like real frosting. Almost buttercream style. It’s weird. When a paleo dessert works in my kitchen, it’s like magic. Paleo magic. The roommates and my wod buddy Jake all liked them. I get excited when a bro like sweets. Bros that don’t, make me uncomfortable. And weird me out. Saying you don’t like sweets is like saying you don’t like hugs. Everyone likes hugs dude. Freak people don’t like hugs. Fact.
I hate when I get home at 8:30pm from the gym and want to eat the world and, in turn, forget to chew. Seriously, my poor digestive system must be so confused and frightened by the huge chunks of food that are dropped into my stomach. Gross visual. But for reals, all enjoyment of the food is out the door at that point in the night. Such a shame. I really enjoy food.
Ok, Easter Weekend is almost here. That means one thing to me, chocolate. Oh stop being offended. That’s all I ever did on Easter was egg hunting for chocolate. Yet another holiday we stuff our faces on. Silly. So instead of egg hunting this year, I think I’ll just workout and grocery shop. No better holiday to me than one that is spent in a grocery store. Fact.
But to fill your holiday platters, here are a few recipes from the archives that might help convert your family to paleo without them even knowing it. Just never use the word “diet” or “paleo”. That leads to failure. People don’t like being told how to eat. You might as well be kidnapping their children.
I don’t know what people really eat on Easter because all I consumed was mass amounts of chocolate bunnies filled with creme filled goods, so I’m just throwing sh*t out there. I’m really just picking my favorites.
Breakfast/Brunch:
Dinner:
Roasted Grape and Onion Pork Chops
Date and Shallot Rosemary Chicken
Blood Orange Salsa over Pecan Encrusted Tilapia
Side Dishes:
Sweet Curried Cauliflower Soup
Desserts:
Easter Weekend: Double Decker Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Yield: 10-12 1x
Ingredients
For the carrot cupcakes
- 3 large carrots, shredded (about 1.5 cups worth)
- 1 cup almond flour/meal
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
For the frosting
- 1.5 cups raw cashews (unsalted)
- 5 tablespoons coconut butter
- 1/3 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Shred your carrots in your food processor with the shredding attachment or use a grater.
- Add all the carrot cupcake ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Place cupcake ingredients into a muffin tin lined with paper liners or silicone liners (like I use). Should fill 10-12 muffins.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Now on to make the frosting!
- Add your cashews and turn on until you get a chunky meal.
- Then add your 5 tablespoons of coconut butter.
- Once that has combined, add your coconut milk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- When you get a paste/frosting, taste to see if you would like any salt added.
- Once your cupcakes are done baking, let cool COMPLETELY, cut in half and place frosting between the two halves and on top of your cupcake.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon or extra shredded carrot OR a bit or orange zest!
Notes
If you don’t have any coconut cream concentrate on hand, you can also make your own coconut butter!
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More Carrot Recipes:
Blueberry Carrot Cake Parfaits
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I made these over the weekend and LOVED them! This recipe is awesome! I have been eating them all weekend.. probably more then I should be eating them but whatever they are so freakin good.
I couldn’t stop eating those damn things!
My daughter has been begging for carrot cake and I have been avoiding it because of the frosting, didn’t know how to sub it for the traditional cream cheese crap!. Can’t wait to make these. Thanks for sharing all your yummy ideas.
Hope you like them!
Is coconut cream concentrate just the solid stuff that floats to the top in a jar of coconut milk? Can I just spoon that stuff out and get rid of the water?
no it’s not Jenn, it’s like coconut butter, which is completely different than the coconut milk stuff in the can
Help! I made these last night and had a problem. The frosting totally did not turn out at all! It did not taste good and I followed your recipe to the letter. The only thing I could do differently is to purchase the coconut cream concentrate instead of making coconut butter. Any thoughts?
I would guess that would have to be the only thing that would help Sue….
I can’t wait to try these!! I’ve been experimenting with Paleo after a year of stomach issues then finding out I’m allergic to gluten. I used to be a huge baker of all things gluten. Super depressed when I found out I was allergic. However these look amazing!! and they give me hope that gluten free/paleo baking can be delicious 🙂
I can’t find coconut cream concentrate anywhere! How do I make my own like suggested at the end of the recipe? These cupcakes sound AMAZING and I can’t wait to try them!!
check out my recipe for coconut butter on my website!! or you can buy coconut cream concentrate on tropical traditions website!
This is a random question, but I am allergic to almonds (no other nuts which is odd) — can you recommend any substitutions to almond meal in your recipes?
Any other nut will do. pecan or walnuts make a good meal. just use a food processor to make your own!
I can’t find ur recipe for coconut butter, can u post a link?
These turned out soooo good! I picked up a small food processor at the thrift store the other day, and used it to make my own coconut butter. Worked wonderfully…. and now I’m trying reeeaaally hard to not eat all the cupcakes at once.
I have had several failed attempts at paleo frosting, but wow this hit the spot! So happy I can have carrot cake again.
I am making these today. My son who is 6 is paleo with us and I would love to be able to give him a treat after doing a week of chores! I think I will make these tonight with him and give them a try. We love your recipes so far and you have made our transition much easier. He was obsessed with the chocolate waffles this morning.