Family-Favorite Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Description
Whether eaten alone or frosted with a cream cheese frosting, this gluten-free carrot cake will be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup applesauce
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3 large eggs
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2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4Cup™)
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 pound carrots, peeled and shredded
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
2
Mix sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in shredded carrots and pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.