Best 3 Delicious Gluten Free Sugar Free Healthy Carrot Cake Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our gluten-free, sugar-free, and healthy carrot cake recipes, catering to various dietary needs and preferences. These delectable treats offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, using wholesome ingredients that provide both taste and nutritional value. From a traditional carrot cake with a moist and fluffy texture to a grain-free version packed with nuts and seeds, our collection of recipes has something for everyone. Enjoy the classic flavors of carrot cake without compromising on health, and discover a healthier way to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

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I have had many people try this and couldn't believe how moist and delicious it was for gluten free.

Provided by SueAnne McInnis

Categories Desserts Cakes Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4Cup™)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Beat white sugar and vegetable oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix.
Combine baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into sugar-vegetable oil until batter is smooth. Fold carrots into the batter; pour into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer; beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until icing is smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat well. Spread icing onto cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 400.5 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

DELICIOUS GLUTEN FREE SUGAR FREE HEALTHY CARROT CAKE

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There is an old recipe I was given for this ULTRA moist carrot cake that was to die for. Since I am a health nut I try to stay away from cake slices that are 900+ calories per serving (just a small exaggeration). But my boyfriend also has celiac disease, so I modified this recipe to be not only gluten free, but sugar-free as well (natural sugar, anyway) Here is the OLD recipe if you want it, of course you can make it healthy and keep all the calories, but really you can get almost the same taste out of this new one.

Provided by stopusingupalltheids

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 20 squares, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups applesauce or 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
3 eggs (cage free)
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup quinoa flour
1/4 cup potato starch
1/4 cup tapioca starch
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups carrots
20 ounces pineapple
1 cup coconut (sugar free)
1 cup walnuts
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup almonds (optional)
1/4 cup coconut (optional)

Steps:

(Make sure the carrots are grated before using them in the recipe, as well as chopping the almonds).
Mix all ingredients together and bake in a 9x13-inch pan or in small cupcake holders (spray Pam butter-like spray) for 45 minutes on 350 degrees. If using oil instead of apple sauce, allow to cook one hour.
Whip frosting ingredients together. Wait till cool to frost.
To entice my daughter to eat them I put orange and yellow sprinkles on it, or you could also decorate it with little "frosting carrots". Have fun with this cake; it's very versatile and good for you. You can use all of the optional toppings as well if you'd like. You can reference the other cake here.
On a side note, this frosting is also good with some sugar free fat free vanilla or cheesecake pudding, and also makes a great dipping sauce for apples.

DELICIOUS GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE

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This all time family favourite has just received a new twist! A deliciously rich Gluten Free cake that everyone can enjoy!

Provided by Baker Kelli

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

cake
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 cups all purpose gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups grated carrots or 3 large carrots
1 cup drained crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
icing
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

Cake:.
Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
Beat sugar, drained crushed pineapple, and applesauce together. Then add eggs and carrots.
In another bowl you will mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans (optional).
Next slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix well until fully blended.
Pour into greased cake pan(s) and place in oven.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Icing:.
Beat the cream cheese and room temperature butter until soft. Add the remaining powdered sugar and pecans until evenly blended.
Wait at least 1 hour for cake to cool before icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.4, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 318.1, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 56.1, Protein 2.2

Tips:

Use fresh carrots. Fresh carrots have a sweeter flavor and more nutrients than store-bought, pre-shredded carrots.
Don't overcook the carrots. Overcooked carrots will be mushy and lose their flavor.
Use a food processor to shred the carrots. This will give you evenly shredded carrots that will cook evenly.
Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. Almond flour is gluten-free and has a lower glycemic index than all-purpose flour, making it a healthier choice for people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Use coconut sugar instead of refined sugar. Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener that has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar, making it a healthier choice for people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Add spices to the cake batter. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add warmth and flavor to the cake.
Use a cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting is a classic carrot cake frosting that is rich and delicious.

Conclusion:

This gluten-free, sugar-free, healthy carrot cake is a delicious and nutritious dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with fresh carrots, almond flour, coconut sugar, and spices, and it is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.