Carrot Cake Sandwich

Absolutely messy…but worth every finger lick. This is a great Easter dessert for kiddos & for the kids in all of us!

So go ahead & top off your chocolate bunny filled bellies with this delicious recipe…and if you aren’t leaning towards cookies this year try my vegan carrot cake or carrot cake donuts recipes!

Let’s get to the yum…

1. Preheat the oven to 350degrees & line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
2. In a small bowl toss 2C shredded carrots & 3T brown sugar – then line a colander with 2 paper towels & place mixture inside to let seep – set aside for 10minutes
3. In a large bowl whisk together 1C flour, 1/2C brown sugar, 1t cinnamon 1/4t baking soda & 1/4t salt
4. In a microwavable bowl melt 2T butter then stir in: 2T canola oil, 1t grated orange rind, 1/2t vanilla extract & 1 egg
5. Combine the liquid bowl with the dry & then add the carrot mixture
6. Grab your cookie sheets, drop dough roughly 2 inches apart (~ 14cookies) & bake for ~11minutes

While baking whisk together 4oz cream cheese, 2T melted butter, 1/4t vanilla extract & 1/8t salt – then slowly add in 1C powdered sugar. Whisk or beat for 3minutes til mixture gets thicker.

Continue reading for ingredient list & original recipe…

Carrot Cake Sandwich Ingredient List: 

• 2C shredded carrots
• 1 small orange (for the zest)
• 1 egg
• 4ounces vegan cream cheese
• Basic Pantry: Earth Balance butter, powdered sugar, canola oil, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda & salt

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