One Bowl Carrot Cake
Delight in the wholesome goodness of a healthy vegan gluten-free carrot cake, a guilt-free indulgence packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with nutritious ingredients like carrots, almond flour, and coconut oil, this moist and satisfying dessert offers a delicious alternative to traditional carrot cake. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, promoting eye health, immune function, and digestion. By opting for a vegan and gluten-free version, you're also supporting dietary preferences and accommodating food sensitivities. Indulge in the delectable sweetness of vegan gluten-free carrot cake while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients and enjoying its numerous health benefits.
- 2 tablespoons aquafaba
- 3 teaspoons egg replacer by paneriso
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 3/4 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened dairy free milk
- 2 cups loosely packed shredded carrots
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal
- 3/4 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans with coconut oil and dust with gluten free flour. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix the aquafaba, egg replacer and maple syrup together.
- Next add sugars, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon and mix well.
- Add in the dairy free milk and combine.
- Add grated carrot, gluten free flour mix, almond meal and mix well with stand mixer or using a hand electric mixer.
- Add walnuts if using and stir.
- Divide evenly among the two cake pans.
- Bake for 40 - 50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to rest in the pans for 15 mins.
- Carefully run a knife along the edges and gently invert cakes onto cooling racks to let cool completely.
- Once cool you can serve as it is or frost with Vegan Buttercream Frosting, or Vegan Cream Cheese Icing creating a two layer cake or two single cakes.
- Enjoy!
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