Gluten Free Carrot Cake
This gluten-free carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for those with gluten sensitivities.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar - 2 cups
- Unsalted butter, softened - 1/2 cup
- Cream cheese - 8 ounces
- Chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup
- Crushed pineapple, drained - 1 cup
- Grated carrots - 2 cups
- Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
- Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Vegetable oil - 1/2 cup
- Eggs - 3
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Slice and serve the gluten-free carrot cake. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g