Vegan Carrot Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Vegan Carrot Cake, a scrumptious dessert that will impress everyone at your table. This cake is incredibly moist and fluffy, showcasing the natural sweetness of fresh carrots paired with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese frosting, this plant-based treat is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or cozy family dinners. The best part? It’s easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have at home! Whether you’re a vegan or not, this cake is sure to become a favorite for all dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/4 cups dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Vegan cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, and spices.
- Add the grated carrots, dairy-free milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in walnuts if desired.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 40 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with vegan cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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