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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Why don’t I have carrots in my kitchen right now??
Mmm mouth = salivating. If I were to make a cake out this, how long would it cook for? I have aspirations of making a cake in the shape of a bunny rabbit this weekend. And if I could use this recipe then I would be the happiest girl ever. Thanks in advance!
i have no clue, but just keep an eye on it and stick a toothpick through it. usually when it becomes fragrant, it’s getting close
Since you have cashews in the frosting, would Cashew Butter work? I have some that I would like to find a use for. How would I substitute/adjust the measurements? Thanks for all you do!!!
it’s worth a try, but not completely sure. it will at least taste delicious
Hey Juli,
Do you think I can use coconut flour instead of almond? I’ve been trying to cut down on nut consumption. Thanks!
Omg. Thank you so much. Finally a paleo dessert that is amazing. I was getting discouraged after trying from other websites. But these are great. My icing is brown and not white like yours but still good none the less.
Just finished making these and they’re delicious!!! My frosting came out with more of a cashew butter like consistency. Maybe it’s because I made it with homemade coconut butter? Still tastes delicious though!!
probably not, maybe just a bit too much cashews? but not totally sure
I don’t know what I did wrong… Seemed like there wasn’t enough liquid in the batter. The batter was crumbly and the muffins ended being the same way
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Not that they will last long but did you keep the leftovers on the counter or in the fridge?? Love Austin!!! Hope you had a good time!!!
fridge!
Made it into a cake, might have doubled the honey in the frosting…it was AH-MAZING. Best carrot cake I have ever had, and that’s sayin’ something. Also made your pork chops with grapes/sweet potato gratin for Easter dinner. Rave reviews all around. Love your website, and thank you for not being a Paleo purist cuz I’m not either and I NEED sweet treats.
Making these NOW! (Minus the frosting ’cause I don’t have the ingredients. Oh well! There is always almond butter or something I can eat them with, if needed).
Thank you SO much! Your blog has been seriously helping me out with my Paleo journey. I’ve been gluten free for several months. Paleo is an entirely new level for me. But I am definitly excited about it! Okay – now to serious business (as I head to my fridge to grab the carrots….)