VEGAN CARROT CAKE
This fluffy vegan carrot cake has warm hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, plus an extra-generous portion of shredded carrots for sweetness and moisture. The layers are satisfyingly tall, thanks to applesauce, which reacts with the baking soda and baking powder to help the cake rise. Eggs typically add structure to baked goods, but this recipe has enough flour and shredded carrots to compensate.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with coconut oil.
- For the cake layers: Place the walnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. When the walnuts are completely cool, finely chop half and roughly chop the remaining half; keep separate.
- Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl until combined and set aside. Whisk the 1/2 cup coconut oil, cane sugar, milk, applesauce and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth, then whisk in the carrots until thoroughly combined. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the finely chopped walnuts until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans, then smooth the top into an even layer. Bake until golden brown, the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pans and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto wire racks to completely cool, about 1 hour.
- For the cream cheese frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and salt until combined. Reduce the speed to low, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar followed by the cornstarch until combined and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the cake.
- When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place 1 round, cut-side down, on a platter or cake stand. Spread 3/4 cup of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining round, cut-side down, on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with 1 cup of the frosting and smooth completely to make an even crumb coat. (It's okay if some of the cake shows through. This is just the base layer of frosting.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
- Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively, if desired. Sprinkle the top edge of the cake with the roughly chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until the frosting is set, about 30 minutes.
LOW FAT VEGAN CARROT CAKE
This can be paired with a cream "cheese" frosting for a decadent cake or crushed pineapple on top for a lighter treat.
Provided by Chef tanecnk
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, flax, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and pumpkin until creamy.
- Add vanilla, then add applesauce and carrots.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients together and add raisins if using.
- Pour batter in a greased* 9x13 pan or two 9 in cake rounds for a layer cake.
- Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool adequately if frosting or adding topping**.
- *To grease the pan I use 1-2 tsp of non hydrogenated vegan margarine because it gives the cake a little richness without adding a lot of fat.
- ** For a nice low-fat topping I put crushed pineapple on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 453.2, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.7, Protein 2.9
LOW-FAT CARROT CAKE
"Loaded with spice and carrot flavor, this moist and luscious cake is guaranteed to impress." Rebecca Baird - Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, buttermilk, egg whites, egg, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in carrots and pineapple. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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