Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe
Introduction
If you're a fan of carrot cake but need to avoid gluten in your diet, you might be worried that you can't enjoy this delicious dessert. The good news is that with this gluten-free carrot cake recipe, you can still indulge in your favorite treat without any worries. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.Ingredients
For the cake:- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. 4. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. 5. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy. 6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. 7. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. 9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.For the frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy. 3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. 4. Top with additional chopped walnuts, if desired. 5. Serve and enjoy!Nutrition
This gluten-free carrot cake recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains the following:- Calories: 438
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 83mg
- Sodium: 329mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 5g