The Best Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe
Is there anything better than a delicious slice of carrot cake? We don’t think so. Sweet and spicy in all the right ways, with that legendary cream cheese frosting, carrot cake is basically god-tier cake, and our mouths are watering just thinking about it…
Perfect for gifting friends, using to impress guests, or just scoffing to yourself, carrot cake is the best treat for every occasion.
AND, packed full of humble carrots, this yummy sweet treat has got its own unique nutritional benefits that knock other cakes out of the park. Who would have thought you could make such a delicious baked good with our good old friend the carrot? We’re not complaining…
But, the question is, is it easy to make carrot cake vegan? The answer is a big fat YES and the great news is it may even be more delicious than any carrot cake you have ever had before.
Here’s our recipe for the very best vegan carrot cake and everything you need to know about how to make it!
Taste
So, first thing’s first, let’s talk taste. While carrots are the star of the show in this cake (the clue is in the name), there is so much that goes on behind the scenes. We’re talking about the subtle spiced notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. We’re talking about the warm sweetness of brown sugar. We’re talking about the deep nutty taste of walnuts. We’re talking about the yummy bind of flaxseed eggs.
Basically, we’re talking everything delicious whipped together in one baked good. The result? A perfectly balanced vibrant cake that is sweet, but not too sweet, spicy, but not too spicy, carroty, but not too carroty.
The cherry on top of the cake? Well, it’s not a cherry this time that really sets this cake apart, but, instead, the refreshingly tart taste of vegan cream cheese frosting. Sweetened with powdered sugar and flavored with just a slight zing of lemon juice, this icing is truly epic and takes this cake to new heights.
Recipe Details
Our favorite thing about this vegan carrot cake recipe? How easy it is to make. Ready to eat in around 45 minutes, with just 15 minutes prep time and 30 minutes baking time, this cake proves you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make delicious sweet treats. Serving around 8 people, this cake is perfect for serving guests - that’s if you can bear to share it!
