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Irresistible Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe You Crave

gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and walnut topping
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A moist gluten-free carrot cake topped with creamy frosting and crunchy walnuts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then fold in carrots.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  6. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Spread frosting over cake and top with walnuts.

Notes

  • Store cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup crushed pineapple.
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred.

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