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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

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A delicious and healthy gluten-free carrot cake that is perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1–1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • Optional Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1–3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
  • Toasted and coarsely chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a blender, combine cashews and oats until finely ground.
  3. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the blender and blend until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cornstarch.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix well.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. For the optional frosting, beat together cream cheese, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, powdered sugar, and almond milk until smooth.
  10. Once the cake is cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and top with pecans if desired.

Notes

  • Use raw cashews for best results.
  • Old-fashioned oats are recommended for texture.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if not strictly vegan.
  • Ensure the coconut oil is melted before measuring.
  • Adjust cornstarch based on desired texture.

Nutrition

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