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Carrot Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 10

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!