Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delectable cake combines the natural sweetness of grated carrots with warm spices, creating a delightful flavor profile that appeals to everyone, vegan or not. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just a cozy evening at home, this one-bowl recipe is easy to make and gluten-free. The rich and creamy dairy-free frosting elevates this cake to new heights, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2/3 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Prepare vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar.
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter and sugars until combined. Add in yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with vegan buttermilk until combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg