Best Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Best Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 12 ounces shredded carrots; 2 extra large eggs; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda(R)); 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can crushed pineapple, partially drained; 1 cup gluten-free flour (such as Tom SawyerTM); 1 teaspoon xanthan gum; Frosting:; 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda(R)); 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon buttery spread (such as Smart Balance(R))

Servings: persons

cooking spray
12 ounces shredded carrots
2 extra large eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda(R))
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can crushed pineapple, partially drained
1 cup gluten-free flour (such as Tom SawyerTM)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
Frosting:
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda(R))
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon buttery spread (such as Smart Balance(R))

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Place shredded carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Combine eggs, white sugar, and 1/2 cup sucralose sweetener in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Add canola oil, applesauce, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until well blended.
4
Fold carrots and pineapple into the bowl until well mixed. Add flour and xanthan gum; mix batter until no floury streaks remain. Scrape batter into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
6
Combine Neufchatel cheese, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup sucralose sweetener, cream cheese, and buttery spread in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until frosting is light and fluffy.
7
Spread frosting over cooled cake.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 12 ounces shredded carrots, 2 extra large eggs, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Best Gluten-Free 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.

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