Best 2 Vegetarian Carrot Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that carrot cake has to offer, even without the traditional cream cheese frosting. This delectable vegetarian carrot cake, made with wholesome ingredients like carrots, spices, nuts, and dried fruits, is a symphony of sweet, moist, and subtly crunchy textures. With a trio of delectable variations – a classic cream cheese frosting, a tangy orange glaze, and a luscious chocolate ganache – this carrot cake caters to every taste preference. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this exceptional creation that celebrates the essence of carrot cake in all its glory.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN CARROT CAKE

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This is a delicious, mouth watering, scrumptious, vegetarian Malaysian recipe.

Provided by Rajalechmy

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Malaysian

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ¼ cups milk
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons orange zest
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups grated carrots
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8 inch springform pan. In a small bowl, add lemon juice to milk. Stir together and let stand 5 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt together and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream oil, orange zest and brown sugar. Add sour milk and vanilla. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots and chopped nuts.
Pour the batter into an 8 inch springform or other deep 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN CARROT SNACK CAKE

Healthy Vegetarian Carrot Snack Cake image

A truly healthy snack cake! This makes a large panful - cut into squares it keeps well in the fridge in a sealed container for a few days and makes a light but satisfying snack, or breakfast, or picnic munchie. This recipe comes from an Indian cooking website, the name of which I have lost. If you recognize this recipe and know who invented it, please let me know!

Provided by Elise and family

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup nuts, chopped, pecans if possible
1/2 cup coconut flakes, dry unsweetened
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
2 big bananas, ripe and mashed and beaten until fluffy
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed

Steps:

Turn on the oven, set to 350.
Mix flour, carrots, nuts, coconut, raisins and baking soda in a big bowl.
Mix anise, bananas, oil and brown sugar in a smaller bowl.
Add wet ingredient mixture to dry ingredient mixture, and stir gently but thoroughly. Add some milk, a bit at a time, if the batter is too thick to stir comfortably (it should be thick, though, not runny!).
Pour into large buttered cake pan.
Bake 35-40 minutes, until toothpick or knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool in pan, and cut into squares. Refrigerate if you want it to last longer. Enjoy!

Tips:

Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, organic carrots. Avoid carrots that are too large or have blemishes.
Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake and ensure that they cook evenly.
Use a combination of spices: Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves are all classic carrot cake spices. You can also add a pinch of cardamom or allspice for a more complex flavor.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. Whether you're looking for a classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting or a more unique variation, there's a recipe in this article to suit your taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot cake that's sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give one of these carrot cake recipes a try!