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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Make a moist and fluffy one-bowl gluten-free carrot cake topped with a zesty orange coconut butter glaze — dairy-free too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 2 1/2 tablespoons buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • Orange Coconut Butter Glaze:
  • 3 tablespoons coconut butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt or any yogurt you prefer
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick round cake pan or line it with parchment paper, then set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, sift together flours, sugar, spices, baking powder and baking soda. Stir well.
  • Pour in oil, maple syrup, orange juice and eggs.
  • Whisk swiftly until all is incorporated and smooth.
  • Fold in shredded carrots (and any optional add-ins see Tips above in post).
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until firm and a toothpick inserted in the center pulls out clean.
  • While your cake is baking combine glaze ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and place in the refrigerator until your cake is baked and fully cooled.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • When your cake is cool, use a spoon to spread the glaze on top.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with shredded carrots, crushed walnuts or shredded coconut.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Please refer to the EXPERT TIPS section above in the post for valuable information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1834IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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