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Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe

A delicious and moist vegan carrot cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Vegan
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