Name: MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 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

Description

Indulge in this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delectable treat that brings together the deliciousness of traditional carrot cake and plant-based goodness. Bursting with rich flavors, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where dessert steals the show. Made without eggs or dairy, it features a moist texture complemented by a creamy vegan frosting that will impress everyone, even non-vegans. Easy to make and adaptable for gluten-free diets or variations with nuts and raisins, this one-bowl wonder is as delightful to prepare as it is to devour.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
Create vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter with sugars until smooth. Add yogurt and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined. Fold in grated carrots gently.
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes on a rack before frosting with prepared vegan cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg