Double-Layer Carrot Cake with Tofu Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 3 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cups grated peeled carrots (from about 12 ounces)
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

For the Tofu Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/3 cup agar flakes
  • 18 ounces vacuum-packed extra-firm silken tofu
  • 7 ounces extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained
  • 1 1/4 cups brown rice syrup
  • 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

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