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a slice of vegan gluten-free carrot cake with carrots

Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 slices
Calories 0.229 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Oven
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Grater for carrots
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsp of baking soda
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 2 tsp of cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp of nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp of ginger
  • ¼ cup of vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • ¼ cup of maple syrup
  • ¼ cup of almond milk
  • 2 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 2 cups of grated carrots
  • ½ cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the oil, applesauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Fold in the carrots and walnuts (if using).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting with your favorite vegan cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 331mg
  • Carbs:  33g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 18g
  • Protein: 2g
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