Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf Recipe: Moist & Delicious for Any Occasion

Name: Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf Recipe: Moist & Delicious for Any Occasion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour (approximately 240g); 1 cup Sugar (approximately 200g); 2 tsp Baking powder; ½ tsp Baking soda; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Cinnamon; ½ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg; ¾ cup Unsweetened applesauce; ¾ cup Neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil); 2 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups Grated carrot (approximately 250g, finely grated); 1 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (approximately 120g)

Discover how to make the most delicious vegan carrot cake loaf! This incredibly easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, offering a moist, flavorful, and completely plant-based treat. Learn simple steps to bake this crowd-pleaser and enjoy a guilt-free dessert.

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#Easy

#Carrot

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All ingredients laid out for baking

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

50m

Cook Time

1h 5m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

Protein

55g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Carrot cake batter in loaf pan

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly baked carrot cake loaf

Instructions

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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
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Sifting dry ingredients can ensure a lump-free batter.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, neutral oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, neutral oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification.

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Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough loaf.
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Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough loaf.
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Overmixing develops gluten, making the cake less tender. Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks remain.
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Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter until evenly distributed.
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For extra moisture and flavor, ensure carrots are freshly grated.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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For an extra golden crust, brush the top with a little plant-based milk before baking.