Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake

Indulge in a moist and flavorful gluten-free vegan carrot cake with this easy recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, flaxseed, and coconut oil, this cake is not only delicious but also suitable for those following a gluten-free or vegan diet. The combination of carrots, warm spices, and a cream cheese frosting will satisfy your sweet tooth while still being a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply as a treat with a cup of tea!

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 4 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegan cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free flour blend, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Add the grated carrots, applesauce, melted coconut oil, almond milk, flaxseed mixture, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until creamy and smooth.
8. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and continue to beat until well combined.
9. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
10. Garnish with additional grated carrots, if desired.
11. Slice and serve the gluten-free vegan carrot cake. Enjoy!

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