Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, mix together the grated carrots, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
• STEP 4.Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
• STEP 5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• STEP 6.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 7.Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before frosting.
• STEP 8.To make the vegan cream cheese frosting, beat together the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
• STEP 9.Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
• STEP 10.Slice and serve the gluten-free vegan carrot cake. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to grate the carrots finely to ensure they blend well into the cake batter.
• If you don't have almond flour, you can substitute it with another gluten-free flour of your choice.
• For a nut-free version, you can use oat flour instead of almond flour.
• To make the frosting easier to spread, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before using.
• Store the leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Storage and Serving

• This gluten-free vegan carrot cake is best served chilled.
• You can garnish the cake with shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or grated carrots.
• Serve it as a dessert or enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.