Vegan Carrot Cake (super moist)
Vegan Carrot Cake (super moist) is a medium American recipe that serves 12. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Hilltop Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 55 min | Total: 1 hr 40 min
Cost: $10.29 total, $0.86 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Allspice
- 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt (pinch)
- 1 cup Almond Milk (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 cups Carrots (grated (about 3 medium carrots))
- 1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 1 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Vegan Butter (softened)
- 4 oz Vegan Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Grate Carrots
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. Set aside.
Time: PT5M
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
Time: PT3M
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in the almond milk, olive oil, vanilla extract, and ground ginger. Stir with a spatula until the mixture is just combined; a few dry streaks are okay.
Time: PT2M
Fold in Carrots, Walnuts, and Raisins
Gently fold the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins into the batter until evenly distributed.
Time: PT3M
Prepare Cake Pan
Line the cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper with a touch of oil.
Time: PT2M
Transfer Batter to Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Time: PT1M
Bake the Cake
Bake for 50‑55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Time: PT55M
Temperature: 350°F
Cool Completely
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.
Time: PT30M
Make Frosting
In a bowl, beat the vegan butter and vegan cream cheese together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy.
Time: PT5M
Frost the Cake
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a frosting spatula. Let the frosting set for a few minutes.
Time: PT5M
Slice and Serve
Cut the cake into 12 equal squares and serve.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Vegan, Dairy‑free, Egg‑free
Allergens: Tree nuts (walnuts), Soy (possible in vegan butter), Gluten (wheat flour)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








