GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

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Pineapple makes this delicious cake extremely moist. Xanthan gum is a corn-based, gluten-free thickener that can be found on your grocery store's baking aisle. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
4 large eggs
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups white rice flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup soy flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 cups shredded carrots
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pineapple, eggs and mayonnaise until well blended. Combine the rice flour, potato starch, soy flour, baking soda, cinnamon, xanthan gum, ginger and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots and coconut., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

benamra akram
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Overall, I really enjoyed this gluten-free carrot cake. It's a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that's perfect for any occasion.


Shivan Namutebi
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Mpho Moloi
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I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's so smooth and creamy.


Derrick Tromp
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly.


Fahmida Asif
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Km Eslam Dewan
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for chopped pecans. The cake turned out great!


Mir Mohammad Mohosin
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Motyraj Pandey
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious.


Thembi Nokuseni
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


imyours Agbong
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Asslly
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and moist. I'll definitely be making it again.


Daria Isaenko
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I love this recipe! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Wavey FTB
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This is my new go-to carrot cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


MATAKOS YT
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I was skeptical about making a gluten-free carrot cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was moist and flavorful, and no one could tell it was gluten-free.


Kylee Hansen
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday party and everyone loved it. Even the kids who don't like carrots ate it up.


Hailey Wabz
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I've tried many gluten-free carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Sajid
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This gluten-free carrot cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet carrot flavor. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.