Description
Get ready to indulge in a MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting that’s sure to impress! This delightful treat brings together the warmth of spiced carrots and a luscious, dairy-free cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a cozy dessert night at home. With its rich flavors and soft texture, this vegan carrot cake is a crowd-pleaser—even among non-vegans. Plus, it’s easy to whip up in just one bowl and can be made gluten-free! Elevate your baking game with this scrumptious recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1 cup dairy-free yogurt
- 1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line three 8-inch pans with parchment paper.
- Prepare vegan buttermilk by mixing dairy-free milk with apple cider vinegar.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter and sugars until smooth; then mix in yogurt and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with vegan buttermilk until just combined; fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with the prepared vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg