Name: MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 4 cups grated carrots; 2/3 cup vegan buttermilk; 3 ½ 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 melted vegan butter; 2/3 cup dairy-free yogurt; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this MOIST Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting—an irresistible dessert that appeals to both vegan and non-vegan eaters alike. This cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. Its rich spices beautifully enhance the natural sweetness of fresh carrots, while the creamy vegan cream cheese frosting adds a luscious finish. With just one bowl needed for preparation and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a stunning dessert that’s not only delicious but also accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Plus, it can be easily made gluten-free!

Ingredients

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4 cups grated carrots
2/3 cup vegan buttermilk
3 ½ 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 melted vegan butter
2/3 cup dairy-free yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 batch vegan cream cheese frosting

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Mix together vegan milk and apple cider vinegar to create buttermilk; let sit.
In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter with sugars; mix in yogurt and vanilla.
Gradually add dry mixture and buttermilk to wet ingredients until just combined; fold in grated carrots.
Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes completely before frosting 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: 260
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg