Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting—a perfect treat for any celebration or casual gathering. This cake boasts a rich combination of grated carrots and warm spices, resulting in a fluffy and moist texture that even non-vegans will adore. Topped with a creamy vegan frosting, it offers an irresistible finish that makes it a showstopper at any dessert table. Plus, with easy customization options, you can add nuts or raisins for extra crunch or make it gluten-free! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious plant-based dessert.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups grated carrots
- 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 cup vegan butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 2/3 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Make the vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let it sit.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter, sugars, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in grated carrots gently and pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg