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Healthy Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe

Healthy Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1.5 hours
  • Yield: One 9x13-inch cake (10-12 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A soft, moist, and flavorful vegan carrot cake topped with a rich, dairy-free frosting. This plant-based dessert is perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2¼ cups flour (half spelt or whole wheat, half all-purpose)
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 cup almond milk or oat milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or canola oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots

For the Frosting:

 

  • ½ cup raw macadamia nuts (soaked, drained, and rinsed)
  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked, drained, and rinsed)
  • ¼ cup almond milk or oat milk
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, almond milk, vanilla, sugar, and oil.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, blend the soaked macadamia nuts, cashews, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in a high-speed blender until very smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes before spreading.

 

  • Store frosted cake in the fridge and serve chilled or at room temperature

Notes

  • Use finely grated carrots for the best texture.
  • Make sure your baking powder is fresh for a fluffy cake.

 

  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250-300 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg