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Carrot Cake (Gluten-Free, Casein/Dairy-Free)

Recipe #302989 | 1¼ hours | 20 min prep | SERVES 9 , 9 large pieces (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Laurie150

A delicious carrot cake that is free of gluten and casein, but also lower in sugar and fat than most recipes. Can be made vegan with egg-replacer instead of eggs. Top with your favourite icing, or a sprinking of icing sugar. I often use more pineapple, and mix it with cinnamon and raisins, and make a warm glaze before serving. Simply double the recipe for a two-tiered version.

Posted on: May 9, 2008

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • large egg
  • large egg white
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free flour, mix (your choice, I've used a few different versions)
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if in flour mix)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 raisins
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnut (toasting optional, but brings out more flavour)
  • 2 1/4 cups grated carrot (about 1/2 a pound)
  • 1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. 2
      Lightly grease or prepare an 8x8 square pan, or 9 inch round pan.
    3. 3
      In your mixer, beat the sugar, oil, and eggs together. Add the vanilla.
    4. 4
      In another bowl, mix together flour, xantham gum, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
    5. 5
      Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
    6. 6
      Stir in raisins and walnuts.
    7. 7
      Fold in the carrots and pineapple.
    8. 8
      Mix well, but don't over mix.
    9. 9
      Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    10. 10
      Allow the cake to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (87g)

    Recipe makes 9 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    gluten-free flour

    tapioca flour

    xanthan gum

    Calories 200
    Calories from Fat 99 (49%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 11.1g 17%
    Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 23mg 7%
    Sodium 306mg 12%
    Potassium 161mg 4%
    Total Carbohydrate 24.5g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
    Sugars 18.7g
    Protein 2.9g 5%
    Vitamin A 4657mcg 93%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 1%
    Vitamin C 3mg 6%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 4%
    Calcium 27mg 2%
    Iron 0mg 3%

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