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gluten free carrot cake slice on a plate

Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This tender cake has a wonderfully soft texture with a little hint of spice. But what really sets this apart is the silky blanket of cream cheese frosting! Such a special dessert for gluten free guests - and I have a dairy free version too. Food allergy dessert lovers unite!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-in-one flour blend
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups carrots, finely shredded

 

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and xanthan gum into a bowl, or just stir with a whisk until thoroughly blended.
  2. In a mixer, blend together the sugar, eggs, and yogurt. 
  3. Add the shredded carrots and flour mixture.
  4. Blend on medium speed for 1-2 minutes to help the gluten free flours absorb the liquid ingredients.
  5. Cover and let the cake batter chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour. This will allow the gluten free flours to get fully hydrated, resulting in a moist and tender cake with high loft.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  7. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  8. Pour in the batter, and smooth the top to make it even.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes  until the top springs back when lightly touched, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  10. Let cool thoroughly, and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

This recipe makes 24 cupcakes (which bake for 15 - 20 minutes), or one 8 x 8 inch pan and 12 cupcakes.

Dairy Free version: Replace the Greek yogurt with 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce + 1/3 cup oil - coconut oil or a vegetable oil works well here.

  • Author: beneficialbento
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://www.beneficial-bento.com/2022/10/gluten-free-carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting.html