Carrot cake, a dessert enjoyed by many, often contains gluten, making it inaccessible for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. However, for those seeking a delicious and flavorful gluten-free carrot cake, there are several recipes available that offer a delightful and inclusive alternative. These gluten-free carrot cakes often use alternative flours such as almond flour, coconut flour, or gluten-free oat flour, ensuring a moist and flavorful cake that retains the classic carrot cake experience. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can find the perfect gluten-free carrot cake that satisfies your sweet tooth and dietary needs, allowing you to indulge in this classic dessert without compromise.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE (DAIRY FREE SPONGE)
This gluten free CarrotCake is hands-down the BEST carrot cake I have ever eaten. Moist, nutty, lightly-spiced, with a hint of orange... Eat on its own, or slather with decadent cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Gluten Free Alchemist - Kate Dowse
Categories Birthday Cake Sweet Treats Tea Time
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To toast the pecans, spread on a baking tray and place in the oven at 180 C/350 F/Gas 4 for about 10 minutes, turning a couple of times during toasting.
- Allow to cool completely and rough-chop to desired size. Set aside.
- While the pecans are toasting : Coarse-grate the pre-peeled and trimmed carrots. Set aside.
- Zest the orange and set aside with the carrots.
- Weigh and mix together the flour, almonds, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices. TIP : Weigh into an airtight container and shake vigorously to mix. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 170 C/325 F/Gas 3.
- Base-line two 8 inch (20 cm), non-stick, round baking tins with baking paper.
- Weigh the sugar, eggs, oil, carrot puree and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl.
- Beat thoroughly for at least 3 to 4 minutes using an electric whisk until well blended, smooth, silky and beginning to pale.
- Add the carrots and zest to the bowl and gently fold through.
- Add the chopped pecans and dry flour-spice mix and gently fold through until just combined and even.
- Divide the mixture between the two cake tins evenly and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean and the tops are firm.
- Remove the cakes from the tins and transfer to a wire rack to cool, placing a clean tea towel over the top.
- Once completely cool, layer and decorate with cream cheese frosting (see separate recipe sheet).
- You may also wish to decorate with some caramelised chopped pecans and caramelised carrot. See NOTES below
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, Fat 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Sodium 99 mg, Fiber 4.3 g, Sugar 25.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE
A moist, delicious carrot cake with a lower sugar, lower fat, tangy cream cheese frosting. You can't tell it's gluten-free or lower fat/lower sugar.
Provided by Love to eat but no wheat
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h18m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place shredded carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 616 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
THE BEST CARROT CAKE (IN THE WORLD)
Was in a paper cutting my aunt gave me from an USA newspaper back in the 80's.. I have adapted it over the years to be yummier :) It is a very large cake that needs to be cooked in a roasting dish.. very moist and best iced with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by mortarandpestle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180C (375F) and grease and line a large roasting dish.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda. Add salt.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl, add sugar and oil. Mix in carrot and pineapple until blended.
- Incorporate sifted flour mix bit-by-bit and stir until just combined.
- Bake in oven for 1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake starts shrinking from sides. Insert skewer, if it comes out clean then its cooked.
- Rest cake in tin for 15 minutes and then turn onto wire cooling tray.
- FROSTING.
- Beat butter, vanilla and cream cheese together in a mixer.
- Add icing sugar slowly until the frosting is a smooth consistancy.
- Frost cake when cold.
FAMILY-FAVORITE GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE
I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and it is a hit among family and friends.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Mix sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in shredded carrots and pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots. For the best flavor, use fresh, organic carrots. Avoid carrots that are too large or have blemishes.
- Grate the carrots finely. This will help them blend into the cake batter more easily and distribute their flavor throughout the cake.
- Use a light hand when mixing the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
This gluten-free carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this gluten-free carrot cake a try!
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