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 this into a 3 layered cake for my bf’s birthday and he *loved* it….his entire (non paleo) family also loved it and said that it was just as delicious (if not more) a couple days later. thanks for making it so easy to get brownie points 😉
I made these without the carrots (didn’t have any on hand), added a little bit of applesauce and used 2 T of regular honey. They came out as 6 perfect donuts, which I then dipped in honey. I ate-oops-2 of them after dinner! This recipe was delicious!
Allergic to cashews 🙁 Can I used the frosting for the donuts instead?!
absolutely
I accidentally used coconut flour instead of almond flour…..now my batter is super crumbly. Any suggestions to save it?
you would have to add a ton more carrot to the recipe and other things. i don’t think it would come out nearly the same though
Thank goodness for your recipes. You’re like, a little food angel sent down from god. I’m pumped to try these for Easter. Especially since I’ve been swamped with final papers and basically living off of Lara bars and eggs. Ugh. Not that I dont like those. I have been making some of your recipes though when I get time and have yet to be disappointed! Loved the coconut chicken tenders. Best part is, going home for the holiday means mom is baking these for me! That’s a win. Thank you!!!! Keep em comin’ 🙂
Hello! I wanted to make these as my paleo Easter treat! But I wanted to do it as a layer cake with 2 round 9″ cake pans. Do you think the recipe needs to be adjust at all? Maybe doubled? Thanks!
probably but i haven’t tried it that way
Any idea how many calories?
no
How can I make sub the honey for xylitol or stevia?
Not sure, haven’t tried
OMG- my daughter and I made this yesterday for easter dessert, everyone LOVED it! The recipe turned out amazing.
We made it into a small cake vs. cupcakes (just had to cook for a bit longer).
Thanks so much for the amazing recipe!
Hey Julie!! Wanting to makes these for my husband’s birthday and I’m super stoked only I’m confused about the icing. When you say “add you cashews and turn on until you get a chunky meal” where am I adding them to and what am I turning on? Sorry, maybe my page is missing something? lol or mayby I’m an idiot? Let me know! LOVE the show. I listen every week!!! AND I also have acne issues and just got started on vivant and have noticed a big difference in even just a few days!!!! Love your recommendations!!!
food processor!