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This Vegan Carrot Cake Tastes Just Like the Real Thing

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UCSC chapter.

Carrot cake is often considered a holiday dessert essential, but for those of us who are trying to stay healthy or have dietary restrictions, it can be hard to find sweet treats that fit the bill. This recipe does take awhile to complete, but it serves 12 people, so it’s great for any holiday get together.

It also has a cream-free frosting combined with tons of other fresh, rich ingredients, so no one has to feel bad about going back for that extra slice. Whether you’re vegan, or simply trying to cut back on calorie intake this holiday season, this vegan carrot cake recipe is the recipe for you.

Vegan Carrot Cake

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 40 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time:1 hour 20 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan.

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    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

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    In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, almond milk, vanilla, sugar and oil.

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    Mix the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients.

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    Fold in the carrots and stir until just combined.

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    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 7 minutesServings:12 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Combine all frosting ingredients into a high speed blender.

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    Blend until very smooth for 1 to 2 minutes or more, scraping down the sides occasionally. You can add an extra tablespoon of almond milk if necessary to get your blade moving.

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    Chill for at least 30 minutes before spreading. (It will firm up a bit.)

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    Enjoy!

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Tia Mayer

UCSC '20

I am a prospective film & digital media major, I currently edit videos as a private contractor for Motivus International Inc.  Cheeseburgers are my favorite food but I also really like Indian food and sushi.  My favorite color is pink (at the moment) and Leon the Professional is my favorite movie.