Carrot Cake with Cottage Cheese Frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 356F (180C).

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.

Step 3

In a separate bowl whisk eggs. Add melted but cooled coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Stir in grated carrot and mix well with a spoon. Add milk if the mixture is too thick.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes (check with a toothpick, if it comes out clean the cake is ready). Remove from the oven and allow to cool. During that time, prepare the frosting.

Step 6

Mix all ingredients with the electric mixer until the mixture is smooth.

Step 7

Let the mixture set for 20 minutes in the fridge.

Step 8

Spread on top of the cooled cake.

Step 9

Keep in an airtight container refrigerated until serving.