Description
Indulge in the delightful MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, a treat that proves vegan desserts can be incredibly delicious! This cake is perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply as a comforting afternoon snack. Bursting with the rich flavors of grated carrots and warm spices, this cake is topped with a creamy vegan frosting that adds the perfect finishing touch. Easy to prepare and adaptable for gluten-free diets, it promises to impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. Keep this recipe close; you’ll want to make it time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 2/3 cup dairy-free yogurt
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom
- Vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 8-inch cake pans with oil and parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend melted vegan butter with sugars until well combined. Mix in dairy-free yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with vegan buttermilk. Fold in grated carrots gently.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with prepared vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg