Creamy Carrot Cake (vg) Recipe
Make Creamy Carrot Cake (vg) Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 3
Prepare Flax Egg
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water. Let sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Beat the Frosting Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, vegan butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.
