EASY GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE
Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix is the perfect base to create gluten-free versions of the desserts you're known for, like this recipe for Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake. Our gluten-free carrot cake recipe still has all the flavors you love, like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Finely shredded carrots, pecans or walnuts are added for a hearty, crunchy texture. Of course, a carrot cake wouldn't be complete without a cream cheese frosting. Check out our recipe for a gluten-free version that's as creamy and delicious as the original.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, 1/2 cup butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in carrots and pecans. Spread in pan.
- Bake 36 to 41 minutes for 8-inch pan or 33 to 38 minutes for 9-inch pan or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. Stir in coconut. Spread frosting over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g
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