Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake
"From The Gluten-Free Vegan by Susan O'Brien. This is one of the best carrot cakes I've ever had. It's super moist and flavorful, delicious on its own, but you can also frost it with my Recipe #419091 or your favorite vegan cream-cheese frosting."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
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12
ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 1⁄2 cup quinoa flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1⁄2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup organic brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute (mixed with 2 tablespoons warm water)
- 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large carrots, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3⁄4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1⁄3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray or rub a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
- Sift or whisk together the flours, baking powder and soda, spices, salt, and xanthan gum in a medium bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the oil and sugar on high for a few minutes or until thick and creamy. Add the egg replacer, applesauce, and vanilla, and stir well. Stir in the carrots and pineapple.
- Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, and stir. Add the walnuts and coconut, if using, and stir again.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake 30-35 minutes, testing with a toothpick after 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool on a wire rack, and frost if desired.
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Reviews
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It's fabulous! I made this as a gift for my mum for mother's day, and gave her the book (Gluten-Free Vegan) to go along with it. It's moist, stays together well (unlike some rice flour recipes), and was great with a little nut frosting on top. I used Recipe #26613. I messed up a little because I used a smaller pan (9" round), which was the perfect size for the amount of batter, but the pan was really very full - so....I should have allowed more baking time. I was so worried about over cooking that I took it out right at 35, and it could have used more time, the middle/bottom was still a bit soggy. No one minded though! Quinoa flour can be difficult to find where I am, so I made some by whizzing up some quinoa flakes. Next time I'll be sure to use the correct pan and bet I'll have perfect results. Thx Prose! -
This cake is amazing! One of the best carrot cakes I've ever had, with or without gluten! I feared when I learned of my gluten intolerance I would be eating cardboard... not so! Absolutely delicious!<br/>I did substitute 1/2 cup white rice flour for the quinoa flour, and 1/4 cup egg whites for the egg substitute. I also excluded the nuts, but added 1/2 cup of raisins. <br/>This recipe is definitely a keeper! -
Loved it. Made it and went to my friend's house with it. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. I put a white chocolate drizzle on it. YUMMY>
Tweaks
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This cake is amazing! One of the best carrot cakes I've ever had, with or without gluten! I feared when I learned of my gluten intolerance I would be eating cardboard... not so! Absolutely delicious!<br/>I did substitute 1/2 cup white rice flour for the quinoa flour, and 1/4 cup egg whites for the egg substitute. I also excluded the nuts, but added 1/2 cup of raisins. <br/>This recipe is definitely a keeper!
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I'm a grad student and also teach at two different schools, so I need some fast/easy recipes. I try to eat vegan, and most of my creations are also gluten-free because my husband is Diabetic/Celiac. I don't post any recipes I have not personally tried and liked.
