Description
Indulge in the delightful MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, a dessert that transcends dietary preferences. This cake captivates with its rich flavors from warm spices and naturally sweet carrots, making it a favorite for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness. With an easy one-bowl preparation, you can impress friends and family without the hassle. The fluffy texture combined with a creamy, dairy-free frosting ensures this cake is both satisfying and visually appealing. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike, this recipe guarantees smiles all around.
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 the oven to 350°F. Grease three 8-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar; let it curdle.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted vegan butter with sugars until smooth; add yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients while alternating with buttermilk until just mixed. Fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers before frosting with vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg