Gluten Free Carrot Cake With A Kick Food

GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE (DAIRY FREE SPONGE)

Steps:

• To toast the pecans, spread on a baking tray and place in the oven at 180 C/350 F/Gas 4 for about 10 minutes, turning a couple of times during toasting.
• Allow to cool completely and rough-chop to desired size. Set aside.
• While the pecans are toasting : Coarse-grate the pre-peeled and trimmed carrots. Set aside.
• Zest the orange and set aside with the carrots.
• Weigh and mix together the flour, almonds, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and spices. TIP : Weigh into an airtight container and shake vigorously to mix. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 170 C/325 F/Gas 3.
• Base-line two 8 inch (20 cm), non-stick, round baking tins with baking paper.
• Weigh the sugar, eggs, oil, carrot puree and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl.
• Beat thoroughly for at least 3 to 4 minutes using an electric whisk until well blended, smooth, silky and beginning to pale.
• Add the carrots and zest to the bowl and gently fold through.
• Add the chopped pecans and dry flour-spice mix and gently fold through until just combined and even.
• Divide the mixture between the two cake tins evenly and smooth the tops.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean and the tops are firm.
• Remove the cakes from the tins and transfer to a wire rack to cool, placing a clean tea towel over the top.
• Once completely cool, layer and decorate with cream cheese frosting (see separate recipe sheet).
• You may also wish to decorate with some caramelised chopped pecans and caramelised carrot. See NOTES below

EASY GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

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.

GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.
• Beat the butter and sugar until soft and creamy, then stir in the grated carrot and sultanas. Pour the eggs into the mix a little at a time.
• Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and most of the chopped nuts and mix well. Tip the mix into the loaf tin, then bake for 50-55 mins or until a skewer poked in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for 15 mins, then remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, make the icing. Beat the butter in a large bowl until it is really soft, add the icing sugar and cinnamon, then beat until thick and creamy. When the cake is cool, spread the icing on top, then sprinkle with a little more cinnamon and the remaining chopped nuts.

GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cloves together in a bowl.
• Beat oil, applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, and orange juice together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into applesauce mixture, beating until each egg is fully incorporated before adding next egg.
• Mix flour mixture into applesauce mixture, alternating with carrots, walnuts, and jalapeno pepper, until batter is just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE FROM A MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, 1/2 cup butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in carrots and pecans. Spread in pan.
• Bake 36 to 41 minutes for 8-inch pan or 33 to 38 minutes for 9-inch pan or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. Stir in coconut. Spread frosting over cake.

GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Position a rack in the lower portion of the oven and heat to 350 F. Generously spray two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with circles of parchment paper.
• Combine the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Alternatively, whisk by hand or use and electric hand mixer.
• Add the oil, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix on low until well combined, scraping down the bowl occasionally.
• Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt. Beat on low until ingredients are just combined, about 20 seconds.
• Fold in the carrots with a rubber spatula until well combined. Fold in the walnuts and/or raisins, if using, until well combined.
• Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a crumb or two attached. The tops will be golden brown, the edges will pull away from the sides of the pan, and the cakes will spring back when you touch them, about 30 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• To make the cream cheese frosting, whip the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat to incorporate. Add the confectioners' sugar one cup at a time, beating after each addition.
• If the frosting feels thin, add more confectioners' sugar one tablespoon at a time until reaching desired consistency.
• Chill the cakes in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before frosting and serving.

CARROT PROTEIN CAKE - GLUTEN FREE

Steps:

• Chop the carrots into 1" discs, then cook them however you like, I steamed them but you can also boil them.
• While the carrots are cooking, mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• The carrots are done when a fork inserted in one of them comes out easily, about 12 minutes.
• Put the carrots and 1/2 Cup of the cooking or steaming liquid into a blender with the Greek yogurt. Puree for about 30 seconds.
• Transfer the carrot mixture into the large bowl of dry ingredients.
• Add the vanilla and liquid egg whites last, stir together until everything is mixed inches.
• Pour the batter into an 8x8 pan sprayed with cooking oil.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Here are the nutrition facts for one slice: 92 Calories, 1g Fat, 9g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 2g Sugar, 11g Protein.

DELICIOUS GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE

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.

GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until pale yellow.
• Beat in sunflower oil and vanilla.
• Add shredded carrots, pineapple, coconut, raisins and walnuts; mix until thoroughly combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk corn flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and xanthan gum together until well incorporated.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix together well.
• Pour into a large bundt pan or a 9x11 baking pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool completely and ice with your favorite cream cheese icing. (I use a plain vanilla glaze myself).

CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well.
• Add all remaining ingredients except for nuts and carrots. Mix well, being sure that no lumps remain in the batter.
• Mix in carrots and nuts.
• Pour batter into greased 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan.Bake 45-55 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center tests clean.
• Note that this cake with have a bit of a dome when first removed from the oven. It will settle as it cools.
• For icing: Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat very well. Add a few drops of milk as needed.
• Spread icing on cooled cake.Freeze extra portions.

FAMILY-FAVORITE GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
• Mix sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in shredded carrots and pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.