Vegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 6 tablespoons golden flax seeds
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup canola oil
• 2 teaspoons good quality vanilla
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 2/3 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
•  2 14-ounce cans coconut cream
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

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