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Vegan Carrot Cake

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: 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 cups Grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 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. Add the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 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: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Vegan
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