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Homemade Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
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15 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 1HR

Homemade Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

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This cake is gluten-free. It is delicious, but be warned that it does have a slightly different texture than a traditional wheat/gluten cake. It is made with plenty of eggs and almond meal to give as much of the desired cakey texture as possible. It helps too that it's loaded up with all sorts of other tidbits like pineapple, nuts, and raisins!
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The Skinny Fork
Hi, I'm Amanda. I love to feature delicious 'skinny' or healthified versions of recipes here on TheSkinnyFork.com. All recipes will be cooked up by me, in my very own home kitchen, located in Austin, Texas.
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This cake is gluten-free. It is delicious, but be warned that it does have a slightly different texture than a traditional wheat/gluten cake. It is made with plenty of eggs and almond meal to give as much of the desired cakey texture as possible. It helps too that it's loaded up with all sorts of other tidbits like pineapple, nuts, and raisins!
1HR
Total Time
$2.03
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Butter
1 cup
Butter, melted
Natural Sweetener
1/3 cup
Natural Sweetener
I used Truvia Baking Blend
or Sugar & Sweetener Baking Blend
Carrot
2 cups
Shredded Carrots
Walnut
1 cup
Shredded Walnut
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
1 cup
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice
1 cup
Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice, drained
Raisins
1 cup
Raisins
Almond Meal
1 1/2 cups
Almond Meal
or Almond Flour
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cinnamon
Baking Powder
1/2 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Neufchâtel Cheese
1 cup
Neufchâtel Cheese, softened
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1 1/2 cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
or Powdered Sweetener
Non-Stick Baking Spray
as needed
Non-Stick Baking Spray
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
477
Fat
35.0 g
Protein
5.6 g
Carbs
39.3 g
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The Skinny Fork
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step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and lightly coat the inside of two round 8x8 or 9x9 pans with Non-Stick Baking Spray (as needed).
step 2
In a large bowl, beat together the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (5), Butter (1 cup), Natural Sweetener (1/3 cup) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) until well combined.
step 2 In a large bowl, beat together the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (5), Butter (1 cup), Natural Sweetener (1/3 cup) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) until well combined.
step 3
Add in the Carrots (2 cups), Walnut (1 cup), Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (1 cup), Raisins (1 cup), and Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice (1 cup). Stir to combine.
step 3 Add in the Carrots (2 cups), Walnut (1 cup), Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (1 cup), Raisins (1 cup), and Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice (1 cup). Stir to combine.
step 4
Fold in the Almond Meal (1 1/2 cups), Ground Cinnamon (1/2 Tbsp), and Baking Powder (1/2 Tbsp) until just combined.
step 4 Fold in the Almond Meal (1 1/2 cups), Ground Cinnamon (1/2 Tbsp), and Baking Powder (1/2 Tbsp) until just combined.
step 5
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and place in the oven to bake for about 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
step 5 Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and place in the oven to bake for about 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
step 6
Once done, remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool completely.
step 6 Once done, remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool completely.
step 7
While the cakes are cooling, beat together the Neufchâtel Cheese (1 cup), Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 1/2 cups), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) to create your cream cheese frosting.
step 7 While the cakes are cooling, beat together the Neufchâtel Cheese (1 cup), Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 1/2 cups), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) to create your cream cheese frosting.
step 8
When the cakes are cooled completely, remove one of them out to a plate or serving dish.
step 8 When the cakes are cooled completely, remove one of them out to a plate or serving dish.
step 9
Top the cake with a little less than half of the cream cheese frosting and spread evenly.
step 9 Top the cake with a little less than half of the cream cheese frosting and spread evenly.
step 10
Layer the next cake over the top.
step 10 Layer the next cake over the top.
step 11
Frost with the remaining cream cheese frosting, and top with any additional walnuts or shredded carrot if desired.
step 11 Frost with the remaining cream cheese frosting, and top with any additional walnuts or shredded carrot if desired.
step 12
Slice and enjoy!
step 12 Slice and enjoy!
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Gluten-Free
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Dessert
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