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Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe

A delicious and moist carrot cake that's both gluten-free and vegan.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add the grated carrots, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Gluten-Free, Vegan
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