Gluten-Free Classic Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Classic Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups blanched almond flour; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; ¼ cup grapeseed oil; ½ cup Agave or ½ cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon molasses; 5 large eggs; 3 cups carrots, grated; 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

3 cups blanched almond flour
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
¼ cup grapeseed oil
½ cup Agave or ½ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon molasses
5 large eggs
3 cups carrots, grated
8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

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["Preheat oven to 325 degrees.", "Grease two 9"" cake pans with oil and cut a round of parchment paper for the bottom.", "In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.", "In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, agave nectar, vanilla and eggs.", "Stir the wet ingredients into the almond flour mixture until thoroughly combined.", "Fold in the carrots, pineapple and walnuts.", "Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.", "Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.", "Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and let them cool on a rack.", "When totally cool assemble cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.", "Cream Cheese Frosting.", "8 oz cream cheese, room temperature.", "6 tablespoons butter, room temperature.", "3 cups confectionary sugar.", "1 teaspoon vanilla.", "juice of 1/2 lemon.", "Blend cream cheese and butter, then slowly mix in remaining ingredients until smooth."]

1619

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups blanched almond flour, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gluten-Free Classic Carrot Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Gluten-Free Classic Carrot Cake

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