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59 lines
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# An Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Anybody Can Make
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Source: <https://forefood.net/an-easy-vegan-carrot-cake-anybody-can-make/>
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Prep and baking time: 15 + 30 minutes
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A hearty slice of carrot cake is all one needs to feel good.
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Unlike the common myths, vegan carrot cake is easy to make, moist, and has the perfect balance between sweet and spice.
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It uses simple ingredients that hit the right spot each time.
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This recipe contributes towards a delicious carrot cake minus the eggs and dairy.
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When it comes to carrot cakes, you have to optimize the flavor and right texture.
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The vegetable oil allows one to eliminate the need for butter, applesauce that provides moisture, baking soda, and baking powder.
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## Ingredients
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Dry ingredients:
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- 1/4 tsp of allspice
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- 256 grams of all-purpose flour
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- 1 tsp of baking soda
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- 3 tsp of cinnamon powder
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- 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
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- 3/4 tsp of salt
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- 90 grams of granulated sugar
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- 3 tsp of baking powder
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- 75 grams of brown sugar
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- 240 grams of sliced carrots
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Wet ingredients:
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- 3/4 cup of unsweetened non-dairy milk
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- 1/4 cup of orange juice
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- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
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- 116 grams of vegetable oil
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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Frosting:
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- 2 cups of macadamia nuts
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- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
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- 3 tbsp of lemon juice
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- 5 tsp of unsweetened non-dairy milk
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- 6 tbsp of maple syrup
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- 3 tbsp of coconut oil
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- 1/8 of tsp salt
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## Method
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Dough:
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1. Prepare two cake pans by greasing them and heating the oven to 350 degrees.
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2. Mix the wet ingredients except for the vegetable oil and, in a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
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3. Gently add the vegetable oil into the dry mix and likewise mix it swiftly.
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4. Next, start adding the wet ingredients one cup at a time and keep stirring.
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Add in the thin slices of carrots and mix thoroughly
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5. Now divide the cake mix between two pans and moreover bake them for **twenty minutes**.
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To ensure the cake does not over bake, check if it’s pulling away from the sides with a spoon or toothpick.
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Pro tip: The oven door shouldn’t be opened for the first 20 minutes to avoid dryness.
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Frosting:
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1. After the cakes are done, take them out and let them cool before applying the frosting.
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2. To make the cream cheese frosting, start by draining the macadamia nuts.
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3. Add everything on to the blender and mix until it’s smooth, creamy, and airy.
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