Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 439 calories. This recipe serves 12. If you have betty rice flour blend, carrots, pecans, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

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Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch round cake pan.
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Place cooking parchment paper round in bottom of pan; grease parchment paper.
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In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until light in color and fluffy.
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Add oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until smooth.
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In medium bowl, mix flour blend, cinnamon, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat into egg mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, on low speed until blended. Stir in carrots and nuts.
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Pour batter into pan.
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Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. On low speed, beat in enough milk until desired spreading consistency.
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Place cake on serving plate; frost side and top with frosting.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 30 m.
Servings12
Health Score2
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