Delicious and Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in a moist, flavorful, and completely vegan carrot cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with fresh carrots, wholesome ingredients, and a touch of warm spices, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion. The rich cream cheese frosting adds a luxurious touch to this classic dessert. Whether you follow a vegan lifestyle or not, this carrot cake will win your heart with its taste and texture. Enjoy a slice of guilt-free sweetness with this delightful vegan carrot cake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• For the cream cheese frosting:
• 8 oz vegan cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add the grated carrots, applesauce, vegetable oil, pineapple, walnuts, raisins, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until all the ingredients are combined.
4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition, until the frosting is thick and fluffy.
7. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
9. Slice and serve the vegan carrot cake. Enjoy!

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