Dairy Free Carrot Cake Recipe

July 04, 2023 Post a Comment

WW2 Carrot Cookies Recipe from www.recipelion.com

Ingredients

This dairy free carrot cake recipe is both vegan and gluten free, and is incredibly delicious and moist! You will need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

2 cups gluten free flour
1 cup coconut sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely shredded carrots
2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with coconut oil. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the carrots, coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix together until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, if desired. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

This dairy free carrot cake is a healthier alternative to a traditional cake. Each slice contains approximately:

220 calories
12g fat
31g carbohydrates
3g protein
2g fiber
12g sugar

While this cake is still a treat, it is much lower in sugar and fat than a traditional carrot cake. The gluten free flour also provides some additional dietary fiber.

This dairy free carrot cake is a delicious and healthy alternative to a traditional cake. It is moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. Plus, it is vegan, gluten free, and free of refined sugars. It is the perfect dessert to whip up for a special occasion or just a regular weeknight treat. Enjoy!