Moist vegan carrot cake with easy orange frosting bliss
Enjoy a slice of this moist vegan carrot cake topped with a deliciously easy orange frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Plant-based
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, oil, applesauce, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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