Gluten-Free Coconut Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

Carrot cake has been a popular dessert since the Middle Ages, when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, and carrots were often used as a substitute in sweet dishes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Gluten-Free Coconut Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Gluten-Free Flour
• 100 gram Shredded Coconut
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Coconut Oil
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, gluten-free flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese icing by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
9. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.