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Carrot Cake
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- For the Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup vegan butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cake: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, grated carrots, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the vegan cream cheese and softened vegan butter until creamy and well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of the vegan cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Optional: Garnish the cake with additional grated carrots, chopped nuts, or edible flowers.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious vegan carrot cake!
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