Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free Recipe

Indulge in this deliciously spiced gluten-free carrot cake! Warm cinnamon and ginger create a comforting flavor that's perfect for a cozy afternoon. This recipe, loosely adapted from Bob's Red Mill Baking Book, is incredibly moist and delicious, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or crème fraîche. Get ready for a taste of autumn in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 257.5 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free

  • 1 cup Buckwheat Flour (as part of 2 cups gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Flour (as part of 2 cups gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 3/4 cups Brown Sugar (substitution for granulated sugar)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter (substitution for unsalted butter)
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Carrots
  • 1 tbsp Crystallized Ginger (substitution for fresh ginger)
  • 1 cup Walnuts
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger

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How to Make Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13x2-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend (2 cups), granulated sugar (1 ¾ cups), baking soda (1 tsp), baking powder (1 tsp), ground cinnamon (2 tsp), ground nutmeg (½ tsp), ground allspice (½ tsp), and salt (½ tsp).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil (½ cup), melted unsalted butter (½ cup), and eggs (3 large).
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in grated carrots (2 cups), grated fresh ginger (1 tbsp), and chopped walnuts (1 cup).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 45 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free?

Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free?

Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free has approximately 257.5 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free?

The key ingredients for Spiced Carrot Cake Gluten Free are Buckwheat Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Brown Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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