Carrot Cake (Gluten-Free, Casein/Dairy-Free) Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake (Gluten-Free, Casein/Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup canola oil; ½ cup applesauce; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup gluten-free flour, mix (your choice, I've used a few different versions); ½ cup tapioca flour; 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if in flour mix); 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 34 raisins; ¾ cup chopped walnuts (toasting optional, but brings out more flavour); 2 ¼ cups grated carrots (about 1/2 a pound); ¼ cup diced fresh pineapple

Servings: persons

¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
1 large egg
1 large egg white
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup gluten-free flour, mix (your choice, I've used a few different versions)
½ cup tapioca flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if in flour mix)
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
34 raisins
¾ cup chopped walnuts (toasting optional, but brings out more flavour)
2 ¼ cups grated carrots (about 1/2 a pound)
¼ cup diced fresh pineapple

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease or prepare an 8x8 square pan, or 9 inch round pan.
3
In your mixer, beat the sugar, oil, and eggs together.
4
Add the vanilla.
5
In another bowl, mix together flour, xantham gum, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
7
Stir in raisins and walnuts.
8
Fold in the carrots and pineapple.
9
Mix well, but don't over mix.
10
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
11
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup canola oil, ½ cup applesauce, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake (Gluten-Free, Casein/Dairy-Free) 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.

Carrot Cake (Gluten-Free, Casein/Dairy-Free)

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