Gluten Free Carrot Cake Recipe by Divas Can Cook
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Recipe Source
We were inspired to share this great recipe from Divas Can Cook! If you haven not checked out their website, we suggest that you do!
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Pamela's artisan gluten-free flour (or gluten free flour brand of your choice)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2-3 cups carrots, finely shredded (this cake used a little over 2 cups)
1/2 cup pureed carrots (optional but great!)
1/2 cup sweet coconut flakes, finely shredded
FROSTING (double the recipe if you like a thick layer of frosting)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 cup confectioners sugar (may need more to thicken if desired)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped