Gluten Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Gluten Free Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 2/3 cup potato starch; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional); 1 1/2 cups packed grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots); For Icing; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring; 3 drops milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup potato starch
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups packed grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
For Icing
2 cups powdered sugar
3 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
3 drops milk

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well.
3
Add all remaining ingredients except for nuts and carrots. Mix well, being sure that no lumps remain in the batter.
4
Mix in carrots and nuts.
5
Pour batter into greased 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan.Bake 45-55 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center tests clean.
6
Note that this cake with have a bit of a dome when first removed from the oven. It will settle as it cools.
7
For icing: Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat very well. Add a few drops of milk as needed.
8
Spread icing on cooled cake.Freeze extra portions.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

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