Moist Chocolate Carrot Cake
Total Time
2 hours
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
8 slices
- 1 cup (180g) finely grated carrots, tightly packed
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) gluten free baking flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp Natural SunButter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup (240g) plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100g) mini semisweet chocolate chips (vegan if needed)
- 3 tbsp Natural SunButter
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup (35g) powdered sugar
- 5–6 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gluten free chocolate cookies, crushed (for decoration)
- 3–4 stem carrots (for decoration)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line a 1 pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, maple syrup, SunButter, and olive oil.
Step 4
Once smooth, mix in the milk, vinegar, vanilla, and carrots.
Step 5
Switch to a rubber spatula and pour in the dry ingredients. Gently fold to combine.
Step 6
Just before the batter fully comes together, toss in the chocolate chips and fold to bring the batter together.
Step 7
Pour into the loaf pan and spread even.
Step 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with some tacky crumbs.
Step 9
Allow the cake to cool for about 30-40 minutes, then make the frosting.
Step 10
Whisk together all of the ingredients with just 5 tablespoons of milk.
Step 11
It should reach a pudding consistency. If it’s still too thick, mix in the additional tablespoon of milk.
Step 12
Remove the cake from the loaf pan and spread the frosting on top.
Step 13
Cut the tops off of a few stemmed carrots and stick them into the surface. Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies to resemble the dirt in our carrot garden.
Step 14
Now slice and enjoy!
Step 15
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Chef's notes
This is the PERFECT Easter dessert that everyone can enjoy! Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it’s also gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and nut free.
Unlike traditional carrot cake, this chocolate carrot cake does not require any sort of spices. I personally don’t prefer the flavor combination of chocolate and cinnamon but feel free to add in your favorite warm spices if you like!
