We recently had the opportunity to visit Naked & Sated in Bilbao, the famous restaurant by Chef Bosquet, where we were able to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. We were so inspired by their philosophy of natural, unprocessed cooking that we decided to recreate one of their most iconic recipes at home: gluten-free carrot cake.
This version of the carrot cake is a perfect balance between flavor and health, made with natural ingredients, gluten-free and without refined sugar. It is an ideal recipe for those looking to enjoy a classic dessert, but in its healthiest version.
Ingredients
For the cake:
– 300 g of grated carrots
– 120 g of ground almonds or almond flour
– 4 eggs
– 80 g of date paste
– 1 sachet of baking powder
– 50 g of ground pistachios
– 80 g of chopped dates
– Cinnamon and ginger to taste
For the topping:
– 100 g of Greek or plant-based yogurt
– 50 g of mascarpone cream cheese (or plant-based cream cheese for a vegan version)
– Assorted nuts (optional)
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the cake batter:
- In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots and ground almond.
- Add the eggs, date paste, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and ground pistachios.
- Mix well until you have a smooth batter and add the chopped dates.
3. Bake:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before unmolding.
4. Prepare the topping:
- While the cake is cooling, whisk the cream cheese with the yogurt until you get a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Once the cake is cool, cover the top with the cream cheese frosting. Decorate with assorted nuts if desired.
5. Serve and enjoy:
Serve the carrot cake and enjoy this delicious and healthy dessert inspired by Chef Bosquet.
6. Our version:
In our version, we substituted the raisins from the original recipe with chopped dates, although both options are valid. Also, we noticed the topping could be a bit more flavorful, so next time we will add a little date paste to sweeten it.
Our visit to Naked & Sated left us amazed by the creativity and flavor of their dishes. We couldn’t wait to share this experience with all of you. Now, we invite you to try this carrot cake at home. We would love to see your results! Don’t hesitate to share your photos and comments in the section below. What do you think of this version of the recipe? We’re eager to know!
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