Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting. Bursting with rich flavors and a fluffy texture, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. Even non-vegan friends will be clamoring for seconds! This delightful treat is egg-free, dairy-free, and can easily be made gluten-free. Topped with a creamy vegan cream cheese frosting, it’s sure to impress at any gathering. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this show-stopping dessert that brings joy and satisfaction to every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Make vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted vegan butter with sugars until combined; then add yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients while folding in the grated carrots gently.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting them with vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg