How do you make a gluten free carrot cake?

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake: A Delicious & Easy Recipe

This recipe uses a simple mix of gluten-free flour, spices, and carrots to create a moist and flavorful cake. You can adjust the sweetness and cream cheese frosting to your preference.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

* 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (such as Bob's Red Mill)

* 1 teaspoon baking soda

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

* 3/4 cup vegetable oil

* 4 large eggs

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 2 cups grated carrots

* 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

* 3 cups powdered sugar

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

3. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Add Carrots and Nuts: Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using).

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.

9. Frost: Once the cake is completely cool, frost with the cream cheese frosting.

Tips:

* Use a good quality gluten-free flour blend. Avoid using "all-purpose" flour that is not specifically labeled gluten-free.

* If you are sensitive to nuts, you can omit the walnuts or pecans.

* To make a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flaxseed meal and water.

* For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.

Enjoy your delicious and gluten-free carrot cake!