The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Wholesome Vegan Carrot Cake & Cashew Frosting (Oil-Free)

0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

12
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

Eat more veggies by indulging in our sweet and moist vegan carrot cake! This wholesome goodness is a guilt-free treat, perfect for cold and grey days. If you’re looking for a healthy snack or dessert, this wholesome vegan cake won’t disappoint.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 2 Tablespoons Flax Seed Meal
  • 6 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 cups Carrots, Shredded
  • 2 cups Whole-grain Flour
  • ½ cups Brown Sugar Or Coconut Sugar
  • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoons Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoons Cardamom
  • ½ teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 cup Applesauce
  • ¾ cups Soy Milk
  • ½ cups Raisins
  • ⅓ cups Walnuts
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1 cup Cashews
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Or Coconut Sugar, Or More To Taste
  • ¼ cups Soy Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ¼ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoons Vanilla

Preparation

For the cake:
Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and prepare a 8 or 9-inch nonstick pan (or line with parchment if you don’t have nonstick bakeware).

Whisk flax seeds and water and let sit for about 5 minutes to get a thick consistency. Meanwhile, peel and shred carrots in a food processor or using a grater.

Place all dry ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and mix. In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients until well-combined (adding the flax egg in as well). Fold dry ingredients into wet without overmixing the batter. Finally, fold in raisins and walnuts.

Pour batter into pan, evening the top with the back of a spatula. Bake for around 35 minutes, then remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Remove cake from pan and put on a cooling rack.

For the frosting:
Soak cashews in boiling water for around 2–4 hours, depending on how much time you have. Overnight would be best. Drain and wash cashews, then place in a blender with the rest of the frosting ingredients. Blend until smooth, adding more soy milk if needed. The end result should be thick like cream cheese. Once the carrot cake is cool, slather on your frosting.

Top with chopped nuts and cinnamon for decoration!

No Comments

You must be logged in to post a comment.

No Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Related Recipes

Lemon Cream Tarts
Profile Photo by simmering essence in Desserts
These are one of my very favorite desserts. The lemon cream...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Intermediate


Apple Cake
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
This delectable Apple Cake has a slightly crunchy crust and a...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Easy


Easy Rum Cake
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
A moist easy Rum Cake with a butter rum glaze that...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 16 Level: Easy


Texas Sheet Cake
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
Texas Sheet Cake is a quick and easy moist decadent chocolate...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 32 Level: Easy


Gooey Butter Cake
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Desserts
This family friendly Gooey Butter Cake has seven ingredients and takes...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 16 Level: Easy