CHIA CARROT CAKE

I love making this cake.....the warm spices fill the kitchen with wonderful aromas . First you will need to prepare a chia gel , which is really easy . Mix1 tbs of chia seeds with 9 tbs of water stir to combine and prevent clumping ... and in about 15 minutes you will have chia gel . It will keep covered in your refrigerator for up to a week . Preheat your oven to 180 deg C. Spray a 9x11inch square panwith cooking spray . In a medium bowl ,combine 2 cups of plain flour , 1/3 cup`of castor sugar , 1 dsp of ground cinnamon ,1/2 tsp of ground cloves ,1 and 1/2 tsp of bakng soda with a pinch of salt . Using a large bowl , beat together 1/3 cup of date puree ,4 cups of grated carrots , 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple with juice , 2 lightly beaten eggs ,1 dsp of vanilla extract with an electric mixer until all the ingredients are combined . Now stir through the 3 tbs of chia gel with a spoon . Add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet ingredients . Stir to combine Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread the top evenly . bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean . Cool completely on a wire rack and slice into squares to serve . Nothing beats eal , fresh fruit and vegetables , this cake is sweet enough that you won't need thick cream cheese frosting .