This vegan carrot loaf cake is a delightful treat for anyone looking for a healthier dessert option. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with the goodness of carrots. The warm spices and crunchy walnuts make it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which is good for eye health.
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
This vegan carrot loaf cake is a perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.