Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting
60 min.
10
663kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting! This scrumptious dessert is not only a feast for the taste buds but also caters to those with dietary restrictions. Perfectly suited for gluten-free and dairy-free diets, this cake offers a moist, flavorful experience that everyone will enjoy.

Imagine the fragrant aroma of cinnamon and fresh carrots filling your kitchen as you prepare this wonderful treat. Each bite is packed with the natural sweetness of coconut sugar and a medley of nuts, making it both satisfying and energizing. Enhanced with shredded coconut and honey-roasted almonds, this cake strikes a beautiful balance between health-conscious ingredients and irresistible flavor.

The crowning jewel of this recipe is the creamy, dreamy dairy-free cream cheese frosting. Whipped to perfection, it adds a luscious layer of sweetness that beautifully complements the spiced cake. Decorate with vibrant goji berries, blueberries, and pomegranate seeds to create a colorful centerpiece for any gathering.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is not only easy to make, but it also serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, family gatherings, or special occasions. So grab your mixing bowl and baking paper, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delectable dessert!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  •  extra decorations i added: goji berries 
  • 10 servings carrots grated
  • cups carrots shredded
  • 1.5 tablespoons cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup coconut or shredded
  • cups coconut sugar 
  • 0.7 cup dairy-free margarine 
  • 0.3 cup so delicious dairy free coconut milk beverage 
  •  egg replacers 
  • cups baking flour gluten-free
  • cup honey roasted almonds 
  • 10 servings herb for decoration
  • 0.3 cup nuts mixed
  • cup oil (leave out if you prefer it to be more like a snack energy bar)
  • 1.2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • Handful raisins 
  • teaspoon sea salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • container vegan cream cheese 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.7 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease pans and place a circle of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan.Cream sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth.In a separate bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add to the sugar and eggs.
  4. Combine well.
  5. Add in milk. Stir in carrots, nuts, and raisins.
  6. Pour into pans.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Remove cake layers and let cool completely on wire racks.
  9. Combine margarine and cream cheese, begin whipping on medium.
  10. Add the sugar gradually.
  11. Add vanilla and whip until icing is smooth and creamy.Once the cake is completely cool, frost and top as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories663kcal
Protein4.95%
Fat35.08%
Carbs59.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.38
Glycemic Load
34.8
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.631739377975%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Petunidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.06mg
Malvidin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:662.86kcal
33.14%
Fat:27.31g
42.01%
Saturated Fat:5.06g
31.61%
Carbohydrates:105.03g
35.01%
Net Carbohydrates:97.01g
35.28%
Sugar:69.22g
76.91%
Cholesterol:65.47mg
21.82%
Sodium:799.35mg
34.75%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:8.66g
17.33%
Vitamin A:17824.12IU
356.48%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.89%
Vitamin E:5mg
33.33%
Fiber:8.02g
32.08%
Vitamin K:32.06µg
30.53%
Copper:0.34mg
17%
Calcium:160.35mg
16.03%
Iron:2.84mg
15.79%
Phosphorus:154.98mg
15.5%
Potassium:508.98mg
14.54%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.21%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.06%
Magnesium:48.07mg
12.02%
Folate:46.28µg
11.57%
Selenium:6.83µg
9.76%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.75%
Vitamin C:7.1mg
8.6%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.55%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.13%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.67%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.82%