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Vegan Carrot Cake (Gluten-free, Oil-free)
The core features in this fluffy air fryer carrot cake are grated carrots for sweetness and great texture, as well as tasty hints of cinnamon, walnuts, and ginger. This quick vegan air fryer carrot cake should be your go-to dessert if you’re going all-in on a decadent dessert. In fact, I believe that the best vegan homemade carrot cake is always baked from scratch. The good news, is they are gluten-free. and oil-free dessert.
You may be surprised to learn that you can bake in an air fryer. Are you considering buying an air fryer? Take the time to read this article: Review: Benefits of the Ninja Air Fryer AF 101. I hope this will help you!
Carrots are the main ingredient of this carrot cake airfryer. What are the nutrients and benefits of carrots in our body?
Carrots’ Top Health Benefits
- Gut health may be improved.
- Cancer risk may be reduced.
- Weight loss goals may be supported.
- Cholesterol balance and heart health may be beneficial.
- Carotenoids are abundant in this food.
FAQS About Carrot Cake
Is carrot cake vegan dessert? The typical carrot cake from the supermarket is not vegan. This is due to the fact that they are typically produced with eggs and dairy. You can, of course, bake your own vegan carrot cake at home.
Is vegan carrot cake truly made with carrots? The quick answer is that carrot cake does contain carrots. And I’ve never fully grasped the concept. Is it possible to use carrots on the cake? Carrots are veggies thus it doesn’t make sense. Carrots, sweet potatoes, and zucchini are examples of cross-over vegetables that have found their way into desserts.
In carrot cake, what can I substitute instead of eggs? The good news is that you can prepare a fantastic carrot cake without using any egg replacement. The flour in this recipe, when combined with the carrots and other ingredients., provides enough structure for both binding and wetness.
Is it possible to make a gluten-free carrot cake? A carrot cake is actually a spice cake disguised as a carrot cake. That means you can easily turn it gluten-free by replacing the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
Can I omit baking soda in my air fryer carrot cake recipe?It’s not recommended to omit baking soda in a carrot cake recipe because it plays a crucial role in achieving the desired texture and rise. If you don’t have baking soda, you can use baking powder as a substitute, but you may need to adjust the quantity.
Vegan Globetrotter Baking Variations and Options
All of these versions are much better, try them to spice up your carrots.
- Carrot cake loaf should be baked in a loaf pan for 50 minutes.
- Make a sheet cake out of carrot cake by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and baking it for 38-40 minutes.
- Carrot cake cupcakes are made by dividing the cake batter into a muffin pan and baking for 23-25 minutes.
- Substitute the walnuts with pecans or leave them out entirely.
- Instead of raisins, used dried cranberries.
- You can replace the carrots with chopped zucchini or summer squash.
- You can this recipe with vegan cheese cream or frosting.
This carrot cake is healthy and delicious. Serve this with your kids and paired with coffee!
Try Our Air fryer Vegan Carrot Cake:
Air Fryer Recipe for Vegan Carrot Cake
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour gluten-free flour
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon ground (see note 1)
- 1 tsp ginger
- allspiced
- cloves
- kosher salt pinch
- 2 oz milk non-dairy, unsweetened
- 4 tbsp carrot grated
- 3 tbsp walnuts chopped
- 1-2 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
Instructions
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, maple syrup, allspice, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir till combined.
- Add the grated carrot, raisins, walnuts, and milk to the all-purpose mixture.
- Air fry at 350°F for 14-15 minutes. Add 5 minutes of cooking, if necessary.
Notes
- It should be ground from cinnamon to cloves.
Nutrition
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I must say before I found this blog I would have never thought of eating a vegan carrot cake like ever.
However, after reading this I may be persuaded to give it a try if I ever get the chance.
Becoming vegan is becoming increasingly popular and it is now certainly a viable lifestyle
I’m very happy I came across this post thank you for sharing
I’m glad you found the recipe and article interesting. Yes, the plant-based lifestyle is becoming more popular, in part because of the many health benefits it offers.
I believe nutritionists are thrilled with this carrot recipe. Previously, I could not imagine that any cake could be made with carrots, and now it is really becoming more and more popular. Especially for all those who do not like meat and all animal products. The recipe is great, I will try it at the first opportunity.
I’m glad you found the recipe interesting. And yes, carrots are quite popular with many now.
This is so cool, as I’ve been looking for detailed instructions to use my air fryer for baking! So far, I have only used my air fryer for warming up frozen foods, and I’ve been really impressed. However, that uses the built-in fryer basket. I’m not sure a loaf pan will fit inside my air fryer basket. Can you recommend a good pan (loaf or muffin) that would fit into a smaller basket? Are silicone pans a good choice for air-fryers?
It’s true that some air fryers are just not made for full-sized loaf pans. We use silicone pans, including these mini loaf pans (affiliate link: https://amzn.to/38dBNTv). You may also use cupcake (again, we like silicone) or even custard cups or ramekins. With air fryers, we sometimes need to be creative with the types and sizes, but the results are amazing!
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I like your logo and website design. I am a big fan of carrot cake but cake in general is not the healthiest. Maybe once every now and then is ok. Your recipe has been very useful,
How long have you been vegan for and have you found that it has caused some problems in terms of missing out on animal protein, it’s tough to consume enough protein for your needs if you are vegan.
Thank you for your compliments on our site!
I’ve been vegetarian for over 30 years but vegan (plant-based) for the last few years. Quite honestly, protein is never a problem with a good vegan diet. We enjoy all kinds of beans, peas, legumes, and such which are all better sources of protein than meat is. In addition, many vegetables provide a good source of protein. A plant-based diet is similar to the Blue Zones or Mediterranean which has proven to be a healthier diet that increases longevity.
You can find more information on the health benefits on our website: https://veganglobetrotter.com
I hope you enjoy the carrot cake recipe!
Hi Dara,
Thank you for sharing this excellent recipe for vegan carrots cake. I never thought you could bake carrots. But, now that I know, I will try it this weekend. I have plenty of friends coming over, and I didn’t know what dessert to prepare. Many of my friends are vegan, so I am sure they will be pleased.
I do have some questions, though, if you don’t mind. First, can you tell me what kosher salt is? I have never heard of that before. Also, can I replace gluten-free flour with spelt flour? I am allergic to gluten-free flour. It sounds funny, but it’s true.
Thank you very much for this excellent post, and I am looking for to reading more of them in the future.
Yes, the flour substitutes work fine. In fact, we often use a white wheat flour in ours, although gluten free is used for those with gluten intolerances.
Kosher salt has a more open crystal, therefore the amounts need to be adjusted in baking. For every 1 tsp of kosher salt, you would use 3/4 tsp table salt. Either one works!
I am looking forward to starting to use my new air fryer. And a vegan carrot cake is a wonderful way to get going. I would also like to try replacing carrots with zucchini and compare the results. Since I became vegan, I have been having a blast with all these recipes.
I’m glad you are enjoying our recipes. Yes, zucchini should substitute quite well, I believe. Let us know how it works out!
I have to admit it. My first reaction was to say: “how can you make a cake without eggs?” So I’m happy to see that you have thought about that question in your article. I’m not a vegan but I’m curious and I will try that recipe. Another good thing is that it only takes haft an hour to prepare this dessert. Excellent. I’m hungry!
Yes, most people consider eggs to be an integral part of baking. But with these recipes, including our vegan carrot cake, baking without eggs is not only possible, but healthy, too!