The Best Vegan Carrot Cake

Name: The Best Vegan Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax + 6 Tbsp warm water); 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour or organic unbleached flour; 1 Tbps pumpkin pie spice; 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup crushed pineapple; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup raisins; 1 cup raw cashews; ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice; ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

The absolute best vegan carrot cake recipe! Perfectly spiced and so easy to make, this cake is moist, dense, and topped with an amazing vegan cream cheese frosting made from cashews. Perfect for your Easter menu or anytime dessert, this vegan cake is completely oil-free and dairy-free!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:48:16 GMT