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Gluten Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Healthy sugar free recipe we can enjoy having without guilty conscious.

Carrot cake is a beloved dessert that has been around for centuries. The addition of carrots to cake batter was a way to add moisture and sweetness to a cake without adding too much sugar. However, it wasn’t until recently that gluten free carrot cake became a popular option for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

What is the history of carrot cake?

Carrot cake has been around for centuries, but it wasn’t always a sweet dessert. In fact, the earliest versions of carrot cake were more like bread than cake, and were made with carrots, spices, and sometimes nuts. The addition of sugar and cream cheese frosting came much later, in the 20th century.

Carrots were added to cake batter as a way to add moisture and sweetness without adding too much sugar. During World War II, sugar was rationed, so people had to find creative ways to sweeten their desserts. Carrots were a perfect solution, as they are naturally sweet and readily available.

Over time, carrot cake became a popular dessert around the world, with different variations in different countries. In the United States, cream cheese frosting became the standard topping for carrot cake, while in the UK, carrot cake is often served with a drizzle of lemon glaze.

When did gluten free carrot cake become popular?

Gluten free carrot cake became popular in the early 2000s, as more and more people began to realize that they were gluten intolerant or had celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine, and is triggered by consuming gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye.

As more people were diagnosed with celiac disease, the demand for gluten free products increased. This led to the development of many gluten free versions of popular desserts, including carrot cake.

Today, there are many delicious gluten free carrot cake recipes available, made with alternative flours like almond flour or rice flour. These recipes have made it possible for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease to enjoy this classic dessert without worrying about the negative health effects of gluten.

Are there added sugar free versions of gluten free carrot cake available?

Yes, there are many added sugar free versions of gluten free carrot cake available. These recipes use natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey instead of refined sugar. This makes the dessert healthier and more suitable for those who are trying to cut back on sugar.

While added sugar free versions of gluten free carrot cake may not be as sweet as the traditional version, they are still delicious and satisfying. The natural sweetness of the carrots and the addition of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg make for a flavorful and satisfying dessert.

One famous person who is known to love gluten free carrot cake is comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres has been a vegan for many years, and is also gluten intolerant. She has spoken openly about her love for gluten free carrot cake, and even had a recipe for it featured on her website.

DeGeneres’ recipe for gluten free carrot cake is made with almond flour, coconut sugar, and maple syrup, making it a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake. She also adds walnuts and raisins for extra flavor and texture.

Gluten free carrot cake may be a relatively new addition to the world of carrot cake, but it has quickly become a popular option for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. With the availability of alternative flours and natural sweeteners, there are now many delicious and healthy versions of this classic dessert available

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Ingredients

Base

  • 3 big Carrots (grated)
  • 3 big Eggs separated
  • 1 oz / 30g Almonds
  • 1 oz / 30g Flax seed
  • ⅞ cup / 100g Millet flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoon Coconut oil

Frosting

  • 8.8 oz / 500g Mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup / 100ml Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 Gelatine leaves
  • (Sweetener optionally)

Kitchen utensils

  • Ø8″ / Ø20cm Baking tray

How to make carrot cake

  1. Measure ingredients and preheat oven 350°F / 180°C.
  2. Peel and grate carrots.Carrot-cake-process
  3. Separate eggs and put egg whites into a medium size mixing bowl.Carrot-cake-process-2-SunCakeMom
  4. Whisk egg whites until hard peaks form.Carrot-cake-process-3-SunCakeMom
  5. Add yolks one by one whilst keep whisking the whites.Carrot-cake-process-4-SunCakeMom
  6. Grind almonds and flax seed.Carrot-cake-process-5-SunCakeMom
  7. Mix dry ingredients (millet flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground flaxseed and almonds together.Carrot-cake-process-6-SunCakeMom
  8. Add grated carrot to the dry ingredients mixture and mix well.
  9. Slowly add it to the whisked eggs and fold it in carefully. Add coconut oil with the batter as well.Carrot-cake-process-10-SunCakeMom
  10. Cover cake mould with baking paper.
  11. Pour mixture into the cake mould and put it in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.Carrot-cake-process-18-SunCakeMom
  12. Whilst cake base is baking, prepare cream on top.
  13. Put gelatine leaves into the warm orange juice and wait until completely dissolved. Wait until the cream hardens enough to be able to hold the top layer. (If the Mascarpone and orange juice mixture stays hard after beating them together we won’t need this step though.)
  14. Put Mascarpone cheese and orange juice into a mixing bowl.Carrot-cake-process-11-SunCakeMom
  15. Beat until incorporates well.Carrot-cake-process-12-SunCakeMom
  16. When cake base cooled properly, cut it in half horizontally.Carrot-cake-process-14-SunCakeMom
  17. Divide the cream into two parts then spread half of the cream on top the lower part of the cake.Carrot-cake-process-15-SunCakeMom
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  19. Place the top part of the cake on the lower part then spread the rest of the cream on top evenly.Carrot-cake-process-16-SunCakeMom
  20. Decorate with nuts or pieces of fresh fruit or orange zest.Carrot-cake-process-17-SunCakeMom

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Sugar & Gluten Free Low Carb Carrot Cake Recipe

Healthy low carb recipe we can enjoy having without guilty conscious.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy free, Gluten free, Low carb recipe, Sugar free recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Base
  • 3 big Carrots grated
  • 3 big Eggs separated
  • 1 oz / 30g Almonds
  • 1 oz / 30g Flax seed
  • cup / 100g Millet flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoon Coconut oil
Frosting:
  • 8.8 oz / 250g Mascarpone
  • ½ cup / 100ml Orange juice
  • 2 Gelatine leaves
  • Sweetener optionally

Instructions

  • Measure ingredients and preheat oven 356°F / 180°C
  • Peel and grate carrots.
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  • Separate eggs and put egg whites into a medium size mixing bowl.
  • Whisk egg whites until hard peaks form.
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  • Add yolks one by one whilst keep whisking the whites.
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  • Grind almonds and flax seed.
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  • Mix dry ingredients (millet flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground flax seed and almonds together.
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  • Add grated carrot to the dry ingredients mixture and mix well.
  • Slowly add it to the whisked eggs and fold it in carefully. Add coconut oil with the batter as well.
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  • Cover cake mould with baking paper.
  • Pour mixture into the cake mould and put it in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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  • Whilst cake base is baking, prepare cream on top.
  • Put gelatine leaves into the warm orange juice and wait until completely dissolved. Wait until the cream hardens enough to be able to hold the top layer.
  • Put Mascarpone and orange juice into a mixing bowl.
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  • Beat until incorporates well.
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  • When cake base cooled properly, spread cream on top evenly.
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  • Divide the cream into two parts then spread half of the cream on top the lower part of the cake.
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  • Place the top part of the cake on the lower part then spread the rest of the cream on top evenly.
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  • Decorate with nuts or pieces of fresh fruit.
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