Best Ever Gf Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Best Ever Gf Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake; 3 cups peeled, grated then pulsed in a Food Processor, carrots; 1 cup dark brown sugar (I love Wholesome Sweeteners brand); 1 cup unbleached white sugar; 2 cups NOW brand Gluten Free Baking Mix; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 4 eggs (6 if you live above 5,000 ft.); 1 1/2 cups Safflower or Canola Oil; 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; For Cream Cheese Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 8 tablespoons unslated butter, at room temperature; 1 vanilla bean, split in half, insides scraped out or 2 tsp. Massey's vanilla paste; 4 cups Confectioners sugar, sifted; pinch of salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

For the Cake
3 cups peeled, grated then pulsed in a Food Processor, carrots
1 cup dark brown sugar (I love Wholesome Sweeteners brand)
1 cup unbleached white sugar
2 cups NOW brand Gluten Free Baking Mix
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs (6 if you live above 5,000 ft.)
1 1/2 cups Safflower or Canola Oil
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
For Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
8 tablespoons unslated butter, at room temperature
1 vanilla bean, split in half, insides scraped out or 2 tsp. Massey's vanilla paste
4 cups Confectioners sugar, sifted
pinch of salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350. For the Cake sift together the dry ingredients.
2
Place the sugars, eggs, vanilla and oil into a large mixing bowl and blend together.
3
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet and gently whisk until combined.
4
Stir in the carrots.
5
Scoop the batter into your prepared cake pans or a bundt pan.
6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes for a bundt, 25 to 30 for 2 9 inch layer cakes. Toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when the cake is done.
7
While the cake is baking, make the frosting by whipping the butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer.
8
Add the vanillas or vanilla bean seeds.
9
Sift the confectioners sugar in small batches, turning the machine on and off with each addition.
10
Add the salt.
11
Once the cake is completely cool, remove them from the pans and frost.

2689

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

332

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake, 3 cups peeled, grated then pulsed in a Food Processor, carrots, 1 cup dark brown sugar (I love Wholesome Sweeteners brand), 1 cup unbleached white sugar, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Gf Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Ever Gf Carrot Cake

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