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Moist Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

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A moist and warmly spiced gluten-free carrot cake with simple ingredients and a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup neutral oil (sunflower or light olive oil)
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • ½ cup crushed walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with both sugars until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the oil, mixing well.
  4. Fold in grated carrots, nuts, raisins, and vanilla.
  5. Gently stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined — don’t overmix.
  6. Divide batter between pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla, and whip until creamy.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and garnish with nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

Tools you’ll need: mixing bowls, hand whisk or mixer, box grater, 9-inch pans, cooling rack, offset spatula.

For diabetics: use monk fruit, erythritol, or allulose instead of sugar. Avoid honey and maple syrup.

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Keywords: carrot cake, gluten-free dessert, cream cheese frosting

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