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Apr 17, 2019(updated April 22, 2022)

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

4.72 from 50 votes
By Dani Spies
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This gluten free carrot cake is the best! Moist, fluffy and deliciously spiced! It’s so easy to make from scratch with wholesome, clean eating ingredients. The perfect healthy treat for Easter, Mother’s Day or an ordinary weekday!

slice of gluten free carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing

I’m not trying to brag, but I am telling you, this gluten-free carrot cake is the BEST – I feel the same way about my carrot cake oatmeal muffins, but I’ll save that for another day!

Up until today, my banana bread has always been my favorite  (although it’s not gluten-free), but we now have competition, my friends, because this recipe is just that good.

It’s moist. It’s fluffy. And you would never know that it’s free of grains and refined sugars.

slices of gluten free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

What Flour Should You Use

The secret to gluten and grain free baking is all about the flour.

I have discovered that the combination of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour, creates a moist and delicious base for breads and cakes.

I have tried to avoid this truth by making baked goods with just one of these three flours, and while sometimes this works out, the taste and texture that can be achieved by using a combination of all three is unbeatable.

How To Make Gluten Free Carrot Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350º.
  • Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
  • Grate carrots using the large holes on a box grater.
  • Toss almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and all spice together.
  • Combine eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.
  • Transfer batter to greased pan and pop in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Cool and add the icing (if using). Enjoy!

how to make a carrot cake

Tips

  • This cake can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and it will still be wonderful!
  • You can grate the carrots in a food processor with the grated blade, or you can use a hand grater.
  • Feel free to make this cake without the nuts and raisins, if you’re not a fan of one or both.
  • Wait until the cake cools completely before adding the icing. Once it is frosted, I recommend storing the carrot cake in the fridge for optimal freshness.
  • If you’re not into frostings or if you don’t have the ingredients on hand, try the cake as-is without any frosting at all. Or, sift a little bit of powdered sugar on top.

piece of carrot cake with a fork in the top

You will love this incredibly moist and easy gluten free carrot cake recipe with ultra-creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s simple to make from scratch with wholesome ingredients and tastes incredible! Perfect for any celebratory occasions or an ordinary weekday!

More Gluten Free Baked Goodies

  • Blueberry Lemon Muffins
  • Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chunky Monkey Muffins

Thanks so much for reading! You can watch the video down below and if you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below.  And be sure to follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and FaceBook for more healthy food inspiration!

slice of gluten free carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing
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4.72 from 50 votes

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

This gluten free carrot cake is moist, fluffy and delicious. It's so easy to make from scratch with wholesome ingredients. The perfect treat for Easter, Mother’s Day or an ordinary weekday!
Course: cakes, DESSERT, DIET
Cuisine: American, Easter, gluten free, Holiday Desserts
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 229kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon all spice
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

For the icing

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Grease an 8x8" baking dish with coconut oil, butter, or cooking spray.
  • Grate carrots using the large holes on a box grater, set aside.
    shredded carrots
  • In a large bowl combine almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and all spice. Gently toss everything together.
    dry ingredinets in glass bowl
  • In a separate bowl combine eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until all of the ingredients are just incorporated.
    wet and dry ingredients mixed together
  • Stir in raisins, carrots and walnuts.
    stir in raisins, carrots and walnuts
  • Transfer batter to greased pan and pop in the oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Cool completely.
    pour batter into 8x8 baking dish

For the icing

  • Combine yogurt, cream cheese and maple syrup in a medium sized bowl and mix well with a hand mixer. Be sure to get out all the lumps and bumps, mixing until you have a smooth creamy icing.
  • Spoon over the top of the cooled carrot cake and spread into an even layer.
    spread icing over carrot cake
  • Serve and enjoy!
    carrot caked iced and sliced

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Naomi Davidson says

    April 17, 2019 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    I have a question.Noticed you use maple syrup in alot of your recipes as a sweetener.I was just wondering why you chose this sweetner.

    Reply
    • Samudra Præstholm says

      August 4, 2019 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Hello Dani
      Today I am making your Carrot cake. Hope it’ll be delicious

      Reply
      • Dani says

        August 6, 2019 at 5:30 am

        Hi Samudra! I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
  2. Thuvaraka says

    April 17, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Hello Dani

    I love carrots but I never tried carrot cake before I have eaten my favourite unhealthy chocolate cake even my birthaday. I will try this gluten free carrot cake. Can you make the Gluten Free Chocolate Cake,please?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoy the recipe! I’ll have to experiment with making a chocolate version:)

      Reply
  3. Kim Hefley says

    April 17, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    How do I figured out how much Bob’s flour blend to use instead of three separate flours?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      That’s a good question Kim and I sadly don’t know the answer. Not so sure it would be an even swap. I would have to experiment a bit to know for sure.

      Reply
    • Y Miller says

      July 10, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      You are not playing ! This is the best GF Carrot cake ! Made it and ate it in two days LOL. Only difference… made frosting w daiya cream cheese / powdered sugar / vanilla extract.
      Thanks !!

      Reply
      • Dani says

        July 11, 2019 at 3:41 pm

        5 stars
        Yay! So happy you enjoyed it as much as we do! And that icing sounds fab!!

        Reply
    • Dee dee says

      July 17, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      What do you suggest to replace tapioca flour? I react to it like I do wheat.

      Reply
      • Dani says

        July 18, 2019 at 7:35 am

        Hi Dee Dee! I haven’t tried any of these myself, but my research says that common substitutes are cornstarch, potato starch, arrowroot, and rice flour. Would love to hear how it goes if you give one of these a try.

        Reply
    • Gitanjali Singhal says

      August 24, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      What could I use instead of maple syrup? Could I use just brown sugar instead?

      Could cornstarch replace tapioca flour?

      Reply
      • Dani says

        August 25, 2019 at 6:38 pm

        I would recommend another liquid sweetener so you don’t have to adjust any other measurements. Honey would be a great alternative. Ans yes, cornstarch SHOULD work – although I haven’t tried it myself yet.

        Reply
  4. Hannah says

    April 17, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    I may try this for Easter! Thanks! Will have to figure out a dairy free option for myself.

    I wonder if doubling the recipe would yield a 9×13 inch cake?

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 13, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I’m amazed by how good this was! I’ll definitely be making it again and again.

      Reply
      • Dani says

        March 17, 2020 at 12:49 pm

        Happy to hear that, Christina!

        Reply
  5. HAN says

    April 17, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    5 stars
    Also, in the video, when 1 c carrots are added, the top left corner reads something about TB. Thanks for a delish recipe!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I know, that was a typo! Sorry for the confusion + so glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  6. Petra says

    April 18, 2019 at 3:45 am

    5 stars
    Could you put the nutrition values as always? That means a lot to us 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Sure! That would work for sure.

      Reply
  7. Amber says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! This looks so good! Of I wanted to use granulated sugar instead of maple syrup what substitutions would I have to make? Would 1/3 cup of sugar be sweet enough and then would I add 1/3 cup of a liquid like milk? Thanks for sharing your recipes!

    Reply
  8. Sandy says

    April 19, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    Love your gluten free recipes! But would appreciate an eggless option. Can I substitute eggs with chia seed egg? If so, in what proportion? Tnx.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sandy! If you want to try to sub in chia eggs, you would use 1 tablespoon chia + 3 tablespoon of water per egg. I’d love to hear how it goes, if you decide to give it a try.

      Reply
  9. Margie says

    April 21, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    Looks yummy! I don’t use tapioca flour so what could I use as a substitute? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 25, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      You can use cornstarch or arrowroot in its place.

      Reply
  10. Sabrina says

    April 25, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good. The best carrot cake I’ve made. No substitutions needed!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      I feel the same way and am so glad you enjoyed it Sabrina!

      Reply
  11. Holly says

    May 11, 2019 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    Can I give 5 stars here? Seriously the best carrot cake ever. I’m not even gluten free but I love this recipe because the carrot cake is super moist. I’ve made it twice but I use honey instead of maple syrup because I didnt have any. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  12. Kathy says

    May 17, 2019 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani,
    If I use honey in this dish o you have to reduce the temperature since honey causes things to brown faster and do you need to reduce the liquid?
    Kathy

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 22, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Kathy. You can swap out any liquid sweetener; honey, brown rice syrup, agave, all 1:1 ratio. It is not necessary to reduce the temperature.

      Reply
  13. SHELLEY NOLDEN says

    May 18, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! Trying this tonight. Loved your coconut pancakes and chia pudding and love how you do your videos. You give lots of great info. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 22, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Shelley. Thank you so much. I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

      Reply
  14. nicole says

    June 12, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    can I replace Greek yogurt for firm plain yogurt? because in Argentina there’s no Greek yogurt available. or which one can I use?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      June 12, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      I have not tried this myself but I think it will work. Greek yogurt is thicker than plain yogurt, so you MAY need less liquid. Overall, I think it will be fine. Would love to hear how it goes if you decide to try.

      Reply
  15. Nannar says

    July 31, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    Hi Dani, Love your recipes!! I made this carrot cake with a non-gluten free recipe you had posted on your site using white whole wheat flour. I can’t find the recipe anymore. Can you repost the alternative recipe? Thank you!!

    Reply
  16. Ana says

    August 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe and my family loved. I love all your recipes. However, I have a question. If I wanted to add a taste of rum how much liquor should I add and when? Will I add it to the mix or after is baked?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 6, 2019 at 5:29 am

      Hi Ana, That is such a great question. Maybe you can add some rum to the frosting? That would be an easy and delicious way to get some rum flavor in there.

      Reply
      • Pauline says

        November 30, 2019 at 7:47 pm

        Hi Dani
        How much would the nutrients list change if I removed the raisins?
        Thank you, I love your recipes! I just made the gf chocolate chip cookies last night! A family favorite here!!

        Reply
        • Dani says

          December 11, 2019 at 5:08 am

          I don’t have exact numbers for you Pauline, but generally it would lower the carbs and sugars just a bit.

          Reply
  17. claudia says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    This was excellent! I used 1-1/2 C almond flour since I didn’t have the others. I also left our the greek yougurt on the icing since I was out it worked perfectly.
    Thank you, love your videos and your recipes, you’re so cute!

    Reply
  18. Teresita says

    September 27, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks! amazing recipe, I really liked it!! just one question are the 229calories per piece? so the whole cake is about 2k calories right?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 6, 2021 at 6:02 am

      That’s correct, Teresita! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  19. Yana MIteva says

    March 28, 2022 at 2:04 am

    Hi, Dannie. Can i replace almond flour with whole weed flour?

    Reply
  20. Madelon Niman says

    April 9, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today but used gluten free flour instead of the other flours and I swapped out the raisins and walnuts ( nut allergy) with crushed pineapple ;
    Made them in muffins tins and baked for 20 minutes .
    Very good result !!!

    Reply

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