Easy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the carrot cake: Beat sugar and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; beat into egg mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in carrots until incorporated.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour into the prepared baking dish.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the icing: Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until icing is smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and beat well.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Spread icing onto cooled cake.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Slice and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)