gluten-free carrot cake

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This gluten-free carrot cake is baked from scratch and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, chopped walnuts and adorable carrot decorations for a gluten-free dessert recipe that is great for Spring or Easter entertaining! This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's sure to become a favorite in your house!

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Let's make gluten-free carrot cake together! Gather your ingredients.

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In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk to combine.

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In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Beat together until smooth.

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Add in the oil, applesauce, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Mix until combined.

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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring in between, until no streaks of white remain.

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Stir in the shredded carrots.

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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, filling each equally.

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Bake at 350F for 33-37 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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Once the cake is cool, frost with your favorite buttercream or frosting recipe.

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Decorate the cake with frosting swirls, chopped walnuts, and orange and green frosting to look like mini carrots.

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Slice and serve.

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Get the full recipe at the link below!

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