Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy afternoons at home. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it offers a rich and flavorful experience that even non-vegans will adore. One-bowl preparation means easy cleanup, while its versatility allows for customization with nuts or raisins. Topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese frosting, this cake is not only dairy-free but also bursting with flavor. Enjoy a slice of happiness with every bite!
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, melted
- 2/3 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
- 2. Prepare vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for five minutes.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter and sugars until smooth. Mix in yogurt and vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with vegan buttermilk into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- 6. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- 8. For frosting, beat vegan butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- 9. Once cooled, frost the layers and sides of the cake as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg