Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Vegetarian
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
115 min.
12
170kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Gluten-Free Carrot Cake, a perfect dessert that caters to both gluten-sensitive individuals and those who simply love a moist, flavorful cake. This vegetarian treat is not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Imagine the sweet aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through your kitchen as you combine finely shredded carrots, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and crunchy pecans or walnuts. The use of Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix ensures that you can enjoy this classic dessert without any gluten worries, making it a fantastic option for gatherings or special occasions.

What sets this cake apart is its rich cream cheese frosting, which adds a luscious creaminess that perfectly complements the spiced cake. With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of coconut, this frosting elevates the cake to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you're serving it at a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself, this Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ready in just 115 minutes and serving up to 12 people, this cake is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a guilt-free indulgence at only 170 calories per slice. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a dessert that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup carrots shredded finely (2 medium)
  • 0.3 cup coconut or 
  • oz cream cheese softened (half of 8-oz package)
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • teaspoons milk 
  • 0.3 cup pecans finely chopped
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla gluten-free
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • 15 oz betty crocker's cake mix gluten free yellow betty crocker®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, 1/2 cup butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in carrots and pecans.
  3. Spread in pan.
  4. Bake 36 to 41 minutes for 8-inch pan or 33 to 38 minutes for 9-inch pan or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. Stir in coconut.
  6. Spread frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein5.43%
Fat43.51%
Carbs51.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.4
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
4.345652261506%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.45kcal
8.52%
Fat:8.44g
12.98%
Saturated Fat:4.11g
25.69%
Carbohydrates:22.28g
7.43%
Net Carbohydrates:21.56g
7.84%
Sugar:20.71g
23.01%
Cholesterol:55.53mg
18.51%
Sodium:69.23mg
3.01%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:2.37g
4.74%
Vitamin A:2028.83IU
40.58%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.18%
Selenium:4.61µg
6.58%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.11%
Phosphorus:44.93mg
4.49%
Fiber:0.72g
2.88%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.81%
Copper:0.05mg
2.66%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.39%
Calcium:23.27mg
2.33%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.3%
Folate:9.09µg
2.27%
Potassium:79.37mg
2.27%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.25%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.08%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.02%
Iron:0.35mg
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.91µg
1.82%
Magnesium:7.11mg
1.78%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.5%