Vegan Veggie Cake

Vegan Veggie Cake

Yield: 1 cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup grated sweet potato
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
  • Vegan cream cheese frosting (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, grated carrots, and grated sweet potato.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the vegetable mixture, then add applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with vegan cream cheese frosting if desired.
  8. Slice and serve your delicious Vegan Veggie Cake.

Enjoy this vegan twist on a classic veggie cake, perfect for a plant-based treat!