Description
A delightful vegan carrot cake loaf that’s beautifully moist and packed with warm spices, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plant-based oil
- 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Vegan cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the grated carrots, brown sugar, and oil together in a large bowl.
- Pour in the almond milk and stir until nicely combined.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt thoroughly in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined; avoid over-mixing!
- Fold in the walnuts or pecans if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Top with vegan cream cheese frosting once cooled if desired.
Notes
Using fresh, organic carrots can enhance the flavor. Donโt overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Adjust baking time based on pan size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg