Country Carrot Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delight of a classic carrot cake made effortlessly vegan! Straight from the cookbook How It All Vegan, this recipe promises to keep the essence of tradition alive while embracing a modern, plant-based twist.
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Kid Friendly, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 164.8
- Fat Content: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 181.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 3.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | flour |
| 3/4 | dry sweetener |
| 2 | baking powder |
| 1 | cinnamon |
| 1/4 | salt |
| 3/4 | soymilk |
| 2 | vanilla extract |
| 1/4 | egg substitute |
| carrot | |
| 1/2 | fresh ginger |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
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Add wet ingredients: Pour in the soymilk, vanilla extract, oil, egg replacer, grated carrot, and finely chopped fresh ginger. Gently mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
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Transfer to pan: Lightly oil a cake pan and pour the batter into it, spreading evenly.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Check doneness: To ensure the cake is fully baked, insert a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
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Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost the cake as desired and serve.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve slices of this delectable Country Carrot Cake as a delightful dessert for winter gatherings, Christmas feasts, or Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Pair with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a cozy treat on chilly evenings.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of grated carrots or a dusting of cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes:
- For a richer flavor, you can add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Feel free to customize the frosting according to your preference. A classic cream cheese frosting or a simple powdered sugar glaze would complement the cake beautifully.
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of this Country Carrot Cake, knowing that it’s not just delicious but also vegan-friendly and easy to whip up whenever cravings strike!
