CARROT CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE, CASEIN/DAIRY-FREE)

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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.

Provided by Laurie150

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 large pieces, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1 large egg
1 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
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if in flour mix)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasting optional, but brings out more flavour)
2 1/4 cups grated carrots (about 1/2 a pound)
1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 2, Sugar 19, Protein 3

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