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Moist & Fluffy Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Moist & Fluffy Gluten Free Carrot Cake You'll Love

These Moist & Fluffy Gluten Free Carrot Cake cupcakes are a delightful blend of sweet carrots and warm spices, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend or a mix of rice flour, potato starch, and almond flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional spices like nutmeg can be added
  • 1/2 cup All-Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 Large Eggs or flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts optional, pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup Optional Mix-ins raisins, pineapple, coconut, orange zest
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Dairy-Free Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cupcake tin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC).
  2. Line 18 cupcake wells with paper liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in grated carrots and optional mix-ins.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with batter.
  8. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your cupcakes with different mix-ins for added flavor and texture.

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