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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 °F
Step 2
Grease and/or line a 9"x13" pan (You could also use a muffin tin and made cupcakes or 2-8" inch rounds to make a double layer cake)
Step 3
In a medium bowl, add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir until combined
Step 4
In a large bowl, whisk together dairy free milk, sugars, applesauce, vinegar and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined
Step 5
Stir carrots into wet ingredients
Step 6
Slowly add in dry ingredients (in about thirds) to the wet ingredients
Step 7
Stir until just combined
Step 8
Pour batter into prepared baking sheet
Step 9
Bake for 33-40 minutes. A toothpick should come out without any crumbs but may seem slightly moist (If using a muffin tin or 8" rounds baking time will be less - more like 25-35 minutes)
Step 10
While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by creaming the vegan cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy
Step 11
Mix in the vanilla extract
Step 12
Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, and continue to mix until you have a frosting like consistency - if you're in a warmer environment, you may need to stick it in the fridge for a bit to stiffen up
Step 13
Wait until cake is completely cooled before frosting
Step 14
Top with walnuts pulsed in food processor or blender until crumbly (optional)
Step 15
Enjoy!