Description
Indulge in our MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that will impress even the most skeptical eaters. This cake features the natural sweetness of fresh carrots, complemented by aromatic spices and topped with a rich, dairy-free cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a weekend treat, this one-bowl wonder is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Add nuts or raisins for extra texture, or substitute gluten-free flour for a delicious gluten-free option. Each slice promises moistness and flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Dairy-free yogurt
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare three 8" cake pans with oil and parchment paper.
- Make vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, spices, sugars, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter, yogurt, and vanilla; then mix with dry ingredients along with the vegan buttermilk.
- Gently fold in grated carrots and divide the batter 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 (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg