Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 6 Tbsp granulated sweetener (I used Swerve erythritol)
• 4 Tbsp chopped pecans
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 cup packed grated carrots
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp sugar free maple syrup (I used Walden Farms)
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: cream cheese frosting from this recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325F and grease two 6-inch diameter ramekins or cake pans very well. I used this Wilton layered cake pan set.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. Stir in the shredded carrots, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add a little bit of water if it feels a little thick.
4. Divide evenly between the prepared pans. Bake 25-35 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and a cake tester when inserted comes out clean.
5. Remove and let cool in the pans, then run a sharp knife around the edges and loosen underneath with a rubber spatula. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour, then spread on the optional frosting (recipe here!). -- I also topped it with some of this grain-free granola.
7. Makes about 16 small pieces (or as many as you like!).