Description
Indulge in the delight of our MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, a scrumptious dessert that beautifully combines flavors and textures. This cake is a crowd-pleaser, boasting a fluffy, tender crumb thanks to freshly grated carrots and rich spices. With the sweetness of two types of sugar and the luxurious creaminess of vegan cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a heavenly experience. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion, this recipe is easy to prepare in just one bowl—making cleanup a breeze! Whether you’re vegan or simply seeking a delicious treat, this carrot cake is sure to impress everyone at your table.
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” cake pans with parchment paper.
- Make vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; set aside.
- In one bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted vegan butter with sugars until blended; add yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture while alternating with vegan buttermilk; fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 28–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with prepared cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg