Family-Favorite Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Name: Family-Favorite Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup canola oil; 0.5 cup applesauce; 3 large eggs; 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4Cup™); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pound carrots, peeled and shredded

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I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and it is a hit among family and friends.

Recipe by My Hot Southern Mess

Published on April 17, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 9x13-inch cake

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
3 large eggs
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4Cup™)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound carrots, peeled and shredded

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can use two 9-inch round baking pans if you'd like. Baking time would be 35 minutes.

Substitute vegetable oil for canola oil if preferred.

I frost this with Cream Cheese Frosting II from this site.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295	Calories
12g	Fat
47g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 149mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 149mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.