Ingredients and Weight:
- Gluten-free flour blend: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Vegetable oil: 1 cup (240ml)
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Apple cider vinegar: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons (10ml)
- Finely grated carrots: 2 cups (200g)
- Chopped walnuts: 1 cup (120g)
- Raisins: 1/2 cup (60g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender
- Sweet and spicy
- Gluten-free
- Perfect for special occasions
User Comments:
- "This carrot cake is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and I love the apple cider vinegar in the frosting."
- "I can't believe this is gluten-free! It tastes just as good as any regular carrot cake."
- "This is my new favorite carrot cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. This will help to bind the cake together and prevent it from crumbling.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from sliding off the cake.
- You can use any type of nuts or raisins in this cake. Pecans, almonds, or golden raisins would all be great options.
