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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: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 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 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just 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 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Vegan
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