Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Orange Frosting
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 610.6
Description:
This delectable Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Orange Frosting is a delightful treat that marries the earthy sweetness of carrots with the citrusy zing of oranges. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion, this recipe boasts a moist, tender crumb and a creamy, tangy frosting that will have you coming back for seconds. Whether you’re catering to gluten-free diets or simply craving a flavorful indulgence, this cake is sure to impress.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Vegetable, Australian, Free Of…, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup besan flour
- 3/4 cup cornflour
- 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 125g cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions:
1. Carrot Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (moderately slow).
- Grease a deep 20cm round cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together besan flour, cornflour, gluten-free baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and mixed spice.
- Stir in the brown sugar, grated carrots, and chopped walnuts until well combined.
- Add the light olive oil, sour cream, and eggs to the dry ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Orange Frosting:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and orange zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sifted icing sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the orange frosting over the top of the cake using a spatula or knife.
- For added flair, garnish the frosted cake with additional orange zest or chopped walnuts, if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 610.6
- Total Fat: 35.7g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 94.4mg
- Sodium: 272.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 67.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugars: 52.1g
- Protein: 10.4g
Review:
With an impressive aggregated rating of 5 stars from 8 reviews, this Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Orange Frosting has won the hearts of many with its irresistible flavor and moist texture. Reviewers praise its ease of preparation and the delightful combination of carrot and orange flavors, making it a standout dessert option for any occasion. Plus, with simple ingredients and a short total time of 1 hour 20 minutes, it’s a convenient choice for both weeknight treats and special celebrations. So, why not indulge in a slice of this heavenly cake and experience the joy of baking with love and creativity?
