Description
Indulge in the irresistible MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful treat that transcends dietary preferences! This cake is not only egg-free and dairy-free but also boasts a rich, moist texture thanks to fresh grated carrots and creamy vegan yogurt. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this carrot cake is an all-time favorite, even among non-vegans. The luscious dairy-free cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch. With easy preparation in just one bowl and customizable options like adding nuts or dried fruits, this cake is as versatile as it is delicious. Get ready to impress everyone with this unforgettable dessert!
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 (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with oil and parchment.
- Create vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
- In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter, sugars, dairy-free yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with the buttermilk until just combined; fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg