Carrot Cake with Tangy Frosting

Carrot Cake with Tangy Frosting

cookforgood.com

I’ve updated my carrot cake recipe by adding a tangy frosting that tastes like a cream-cheese frosting, but with ingredients that may be easier to get.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups white whole wheat flour (360 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups brown sugar (440 grams)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil (or other neutral vegetable oil)
  • 3 cups grated carrots (150 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • shortening for the cake pan
  • 4 ounces vegan butter (softened (225 grams))
  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar (350 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons aquafaba (or plant-based milk)
  • 2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 pinch salt

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