GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE

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This is an adaptation of my Grandmother's recipe. She was an incredible cook. At the risk of becoming a heretic amongst my family, I have "de-gluten-ized" it. I think she would have been proud.

Provided by Cookie-Monster

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sunflower oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups carrots, shredded
10 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins, soaked in tea, drained
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups white corn flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon xanthan gum

Steps:

  • In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until pale yellow.
  • Beat in sunflower oil and vanilla.
  • Add shredded carrots, pineapple, coconut, raisins and walnuts; mix until thoroughly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk corn flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and xanthan gum together until well incorporated.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix together well.
  • Pour into a large bundt pan or a 9x11 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely and ice with your favorite cream cheese icing. (I use a plain vanilla glaze myself).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.6, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 669.1, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 40.4, Protein 5.3

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