🥕🍰 Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe 🍰🥕
Description: This delightful vegan carrot cake is crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, reminiscent of its non-vegan counterpart. Originating from a vegetarian recipe board, it has garnered rave reviews for its taste and texture.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Review Count: 27
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400.6
- Fat: 17.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 403.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 37.8g
- Protein: 2.5g
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 53 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 3 | Carrots |
| 3/4 cup | Applesauce |
| 3/4 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | Egg substitute |
| 4 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 3 cups | Powdered sugar |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10″ x 9″ or square cake pan, ensuring the cake doesn’t stick.
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In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Mix in the shredded carrots, egg substitute, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined. This mixture should be creamy and smooth.
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Beat the batter for about 2-3 minutes until it’s thoroughly mixed and has a light, fluffy texture.
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If using, gently stir in the chopped nuts for an added crunch and flavor dimension.
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Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and cool it on a wire rack until it reaches room temperature.
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Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine the margarine, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top of the cake using a spatula or knife.
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Slice the cake into servings and enjoy this delicious vegan treat with family and friends!
This Vegan Carrot Cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dessert or a special celebration. Its moist texture, warm spices, and decadent frosting make it a crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike! 🥳🥕🎂