Incredible Vegan Carrot Cake

[zaki]

finally!! a good carrotcake recipe, i have tried so many and they always turned out to soaky and heavy...this one is perfect! i did use half the oil and way less sugar, added some concentrated apple juice instead of crushed pineapple...delicious!

[apalmer313]

OMG Yummmm! Made this for Easter and all the meat eaters are hooked. Will become my standard every year. Omitted the coconut and added 1 cup each crushed walnuts and raisins. Delish!

[twobluemoons]

I love this cake so much that when asked what kind of cake I want for my birthday, this is the one I always suggest (and get!). 

I would like to use a different sort of icing that would go good with this and had thought of some sort of lemon or orange icing but as yet haven't found any that I think would work with this cake as far as making the frosting stick right and a good taste to go with it. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

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[kwaldron]

I cannot tell you how absolutely thrilled I was by this cake! I made it for my fiancees birthday, and we're newly vegan, so I was scared, and I really wanted it to come out. It exceeded my greatest expectations, and a day  later when his mom was looking for a leftover piece (although we had eaten it all!)- I knew I scored. It was so rich and moist, just perfection. Thank you so much.

[swimsurf47]

I love this recipe.  I make it at least once a month and not only do I love it, but so does my very non-vegan, carrot-hating boyfriend.  I use melted Earth Balance instead of oil, I replace both the "eggs" and the pineapple with cinnamon applesauce, and I add raisins (and an extra splash of vanilla.)  Yum.

OMG...LUV'D UR IDEA TRIED IT...IT'S AMAZING:)

[dibby]

Great Recipe!!!
I made this yesterday for a baby shower (I was the only vegan)  Everyone loved it!!!
Delicious!   

[anibee]

I'm thinking of making this for my son's 1st birthday but there's no vegan cream cheese available here. Any ideas for other types of frosting I could use?

Thanks!! 

[wheres_the_beets?]

I'm thinking of making this for my son's 1st birthday but there's no vegan cream cheese available here. Any ideas for other types of frosting I could use?

i've always made carrot cake with vegan cream cheese frosting, but i would think any regular vanilla frosting/icing would do.  usually powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) boxes and packages will have recipes right on the bag/box.  generally it's just a mixture of powdered sugar, soy milk, vegan butter, and a splash of vanilla.  good luck!

[anibee]

I'm thinking of making this for my son's 1st birthday but there's no vegan cream cheese available here. Any ideas for other types of frosting I could use?

i've always made carrot cake with vegan cream cheese frosting, but i would think any regular vanilla frosting/icing would do.  usually powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) boxes and packages will have recipes right on the bag/box.  generally it's just a mixture of powdered sugar, soy milk, vegan butter, and a splash of vanilla.  good luck!

Thanks for this! I think I'll go with this and have a try at some wacky decorating, too 

[cupmycakes]

I just made this a second time trying to adjust it  to my new dairy and wheat gluten-free diet.
I used rice flour and cream of tartar for the flour and a mixture of EnerG egg powder and flax gel for the eggs. Replaced some of the oil with applesauce but otherwsie did everything else like it said. it tastes really good but the texture is a tad bit...doughy maybe? Idk its been more than a year since ive made it last so maybe it was like that back then. Idk if I under cooked it (about 35 minutes for a 9 inch round cake pan) that passed the toothpick and gently pressing of the center tests so idk...maybe as it cools or even tomorrow the texture will dry out a bit...

[Vettegirl]

I'm making this right now....for the second time.  It was terrific the last time.  I replaced half of the oil with applesauce and used whole wheat flour.  Omitted the coconut (yuck) and raisins (boyfriend doesn't like them).  Looking forward to having it again tonight!

[melissa marie]

Incredible is a great way to describe this cake. my boyfriend and i made it last night; it is super moist and delicious. For the egg replacement, i used the following flax recipe... 1 TBSP ground flax seed + 3 TBSP water (times three). I used an 8x8 pan, but it took a really long time to finish baking in the center. next time I make this, I'll use a 9x13 or make cupcakes... mmm. the frosting is great too!