Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that impresses both vegans and non-vegans alike. Made without eggs or dairy, it features a rich blend of grated carrots, warm spices, and a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds the ideal touch of sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just one bowl for preparation, making it a hassle-free dessert option that’s as enjoyable to bake as it is to eat. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or a cozy evening treat, this cake is sure to become a favorite.
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 and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with oil and parchment.
- Create vegan buttermilk by mixing vegan milk with apple cider vinegar.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter and sugars until smooth. Add yogurt and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with vegan buttermilk until just combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before applying the cream cheese frosting generously between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg