Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

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This gluten-free carrot cake is so moist and delicious. I have made it for many people over the years and they can't believe how soft and tender it is for a gluten-free cake. Top it with my fluffy homemade cream cheese frosting for a real treat!

Submitted by SueAnne McInnis
Updated on February 28, 2025
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Carrot Cake:

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ⅓ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4Cup)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups grated carrots

Cream Cheese Icing:

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. To make the carrot cake: Beat sugar and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

  3. Combine baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; beat into egg mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in carrots until incorporated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.

  5. To make the icing: Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until icing is smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and beat well.

  6. Spread icing onto cooled cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
27g Fat
50g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 91mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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