Carrot Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, heated until just melted
• 1/2 cup dried dates, seeded and finely chopped into a paste
• 3 ripe bananas (1 1/4 cups), mashed well
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or lowfat is ok)
• 2 eggs, lightly whisked
• 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup (or to taste)