THE WORLDS BEST CARROT CAKE (GLUTEN FREE)

The Worlds Best Carrot Cake (Gluten Free) image

The best gluten free carrot cake I've ever had! The use of mayo may seem odd but it really does a lot for the texture, don't try to substitute it - you just won't get the same results.

Provided by zepharum

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rice flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
16 ounces crushed pineapple (do not drain)
3 cups carrots, grated
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F
In a bowl, stir together the flours, xantham gum, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, mayonnaise and pinepple, not drained.
Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well mixed.
Fold in the carrots and walnuts, if using.
Pour the batter into a greased 9" by 13" pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frost with a cream cheese frosting if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4520.6, Fat 112.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 907.1, Sodium 5913.5, Carbohydrate 834, Fiber 25.9, Sugar 500, Protein 68.3