Introduction: Easy Vegan Carrot Cake
This is a customized recipe of carrot cake, which is healthy with less sugar and easy, using only several basic ingredients in your kitchen: flour, sugar, milk, oil, baking soda and carrot.
Supplies
- 190g flour (1 1/2cups) flour
- 100g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 120ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 55ml (3 1/2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 6g (1 tsp) baking soda
- 100-150g (1/2 to 3/4 cup) shredded carrots
- Several vanilla drops
Step 1: Preparing Your Ingredients
Begin by assembling all your ingredients, ensuring everything's measured correctly.
Wash, peel, and shred the carrots evenly.
Step 2: Mixing Dry Ingredients
In one of your mixing bowls, combine the flour, sugar, leavening agents (baking powder and/or soda), and spices. Whisk them together until well combined. This dry mix is the foundation of your cake's structure.
Step 3: Combining Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat together the oil or butter, milk, shredded carrot and vanilla extract. Ensure they're blended well, achieving a smooth and unified consistency.
Step 4: Merging Wet and Dry Mixtures
Slowly introduce the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently fold or mix them together until just combined, taking care not to overmix, which can lead to a dense cake. Finally, if you've chosen to incorporate nuts, raisins, or pineapple, now's the time to add them, making sure they’re dispersed evenly.
Step 5: Preheat Oven, Pouring and Prepping for the Oven
Before transfering batter into cake pans, preheat your oven at 180°C (350°F).
Transfer the batter into your prepared cake pans with a layer of parchment paper, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pans gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Step 6: Baking
Position your cake in the preheated oven's center and bake at 180°C (350°F) for the specified duration. Remember, baking times can vary based on the oven and pan size, so keep an eye out. Usually baking time is around 25-35 minutes. Around the 3/4 mark of the suggested baking time, begin checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, your cake is ready.
Step 7: Cooling and Decorating
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it sit in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Afterward, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely. This step is vital, especially if you plan on frosting your cake; a warm cake can cause the frosting to melt.
