Spiced Carrot Cake (Gluten Free)

Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, and carrots were used as a substitute for sweeteners in desserts.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Spiced Carrot Cake (Gluten Free)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 150 gram Gluten-free flour blend
• 100 gram Ground almonds
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 3 unit Eggs
• 150 gram Coconut sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 50 gram Chopped walnuts
• 50 gram Raisins
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, gluten-free flour blend, ground almonds, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.