Description
A moist and delicious gluten free carrot cake with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten free all purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots, packed
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- n**For the Cream Cheese Frosting:**n
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional, for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan with gluten free flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the grated carrots, nuts (if using), and raisins (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk (if using) until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the cream cheese frosting. Garnish with extra nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: gluten-free, carrot cake, gluten free carrot cake, cream cheese frosting