Gluten free carrot cake

Name: Gluten free carrot cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cake:; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour*; 3/4 tsp. xanthan gum (exclude if gf flour contains); 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil or melted coconut oil; 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter (or oil); 3 cups finely shredded carrots (from about 1 lb. carrots); Frosting:; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 5 Tbsp. butter, softened to room temperature; 2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 Tbsp. heavy cream or half and half; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

13 steps

Prep:20minCook:40min

I always thought carrot cake was only enjoyed in the spring, but I’ve found that people like making this gluten-free carrot cake year-round! This easy gluten-free carrot sheet cake is one you’ve got to try!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:44:31 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories7736.7 kcal (387%)

Total Fat431.4 g (616%)

Carbs1007.9 g (388%)

Sugars715.3 g (795%)

Protein56.6 g (113%)

Sodium3974.8 mg (199%)

Fiber32.6 g (116%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. I used a glass Pyrex pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In the bowl of your standing mixer, beat sugar, brown sugar and eggs on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined, about 45 seconds.

Step 4

Reduce speed to low, and slowly add the applesauce, oil, and melted butter. Mix on high for one minute, or until mixture is well mixed and light in color.

Step 5

Turn off mixer and stir in by hand the carrots and dry ingredients until no loose flour remains.

Step 6

Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. (Mine took 37 minutes.)

Step 7

Let cake cool, in pan, on a wire rack.

Step 8

When cake is cool, mix up cream cheese icing:

Step 9

In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter for 3 minutes, or until soft, creamy and combined thoroughly.

Step 10

Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat until well mixed.