Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Health score
2%
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
150 min.
12
350kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Gluten-Free Carrot Cake, a perfect dessert that caters to those with gluten sensitivities without compromising on taste. This moist and flavorful cake is a celebration of wholesome ingredients, featuring the natural sweetness of shredded carrots and the rich, nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts. With a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy finish, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a holiday feast, or simply treating yourself to a sweet delight, this Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon and the light, fluffy texture makes each bite a comforting experience. Plus, it's easy to make, taking just about 150 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to enjoy the process of baking as much as the delicious results.

With 12 generous servings, this cake is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Each slice is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a guilt-free indulgence, with a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it a delightful addition to your dessert table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup granulated sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.7 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • cup cake flour gluten free all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder gluten-free
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups carrots shredded
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese gluten-free softened
  • 0.8 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • cups powdered sugar gluten-free
  • tablespoons milk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Place cooking parchment paper round in bottom of pan; grease parchment paper.
  3. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until light in color and fluffy.
  4. Add oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until smooth.
  5. In medium bowl, mix flour blend, cinnamon, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat into egg mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, on low speed until blended. Stir in carrots and nuts.
  6. Pour batter into pan.
  7. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  8. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. On low speed, beat in enough milk until desired spreading consistency.
  9. Place cake on serving plate; frost side and top with frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories350kcal
Protein4.21%
Fat42.04%
Carbs53.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.83
Glycemic Load
17.51
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.9626086742982%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:349.77kcal
17.49%
Fat:16.7g
25.69%
Saturated Fat:7.04g
44%
Carbohydrates:48.04g
16.01%
Net Carbohydrates:46.57g
16.93%
Sugar:38.12g
42.35%
Cholesterol:55.3mg
18.43%
Sodium:226.83mg
9.86%
Alcohol:0.2g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Protein:3.76g
7.52%
Vitamin A:3956.76IU
79.14%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.66%
Selenium:8.11µg
11.59%
Vitamin K:8.28µg
7.88%
Phosphorus:66.74mg
6.67%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.01%
Fiber:1.47g
5.87%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.29%
Copper:0.09mg
4.73%
Calcium:44.61mg
4.46%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.98%
Potassium:132.28mg
3.78%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.53%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.49%
Folate:13.41µg
3.35%
Magnesium:13.31mg
3.33%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.23%
Iron:0.47mg
2.62%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.97%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.9%
Vitamin C:1.32mg
1.59%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.07%