Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4CupTM); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups grated carrots; Cream Cheese Icing:; 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4CupTM)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
Cream Cheese Icing:
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
Beat white sugar and vegetable oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix.
3
Combine baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into sugar-vegetable oil until batter is smooth. Fold carrots into the batter; pour into the prepared baking pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
5
Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer; beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until icing is smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat well. Spread icing onto cake.

1569

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

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