• Gluten Free Carrot Cake

    carrot_cakeToday’s post is for of one of my favorite readers, ~M. She requested gluten free carrot cake a while back and I post it now in honor of her recent graduation. I find this to be the perfect time of year for carrot cake. It’s an ideal dessert for cookouts, picnics and graduation parties.

    You may have noticed a new little feature on the sidebar of this website –in computer programming terms it is called the “democracy poll.” Basically it is a survey that allows you to vote for the dish you would most like to see me post. The current competition is between Chocolate Cupcakes, Mango Chicken and “Candy” Bars, which by the way are winning. Go ahead, stop by and cast your vote for the recipe you would most like to see up here.

    Update: The poll is now closed and removed from the sidebar. Thanks to everyone who voted!

    In other competition, my spring has been filled with baseball. As I have mentioned, I am coaching my son’s little league team and it is quite a hoot. We won again yesterday, though more importantly, the boys are playing as a team and have great spirit. It is somewhat amazing to see how focused 9 year olds can be and how supportive they are of each other. This coaching deal has been a real treat for me.
    In other competition, my spring has been filled with baseball. As I have mentioned, I am coaching my son’s little league team and it is quite a hoot. We won again yesterday, though more importantly, the boys are playing as a team and have great spirit. It is somewhat amazing to see how focused 9 year olds can be and how supportive they are of each other. This coaching deal has been a real treat for me.

    Gluten Free Carrot Cake
    3 cups blanched almond flour
    2 teaspoons celtic sea salt
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 tablespoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon nutmeg
    5 eggs
    ½ cup agave nectar
    ¼ cup grapeseed oil
    3 cups carrots, grated
    1 cup raisins
    1 cup walnuts

    1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg
    2. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, agave and oil
    3. Stir carrots, raisins and walnuts into wet ingredients
    4. Stir wet ingredients into dry
    5. Place batter into 2 well greased, round 9 Inch cake pans
    6. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes
    7. Cool to room temperature and spread with coconut cream frosting
    8. Serve

    “For many people, normal food becomes off-limits when they find they have an allergy or condition, such as celiac disease. To wrestle new limitations into foods that are every bit as delicious and appealing (if not more so) is a coup to be celebrated. Having tried the chocolate chip cookies, I speak from experience when I say there is nothing lacking in these recipes. They are truly wholesome and delicious!” —Deborah Madison, Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

    What occasions in your life call for a good carrot cake? And what memories does it bring back for you? Don’t be shy, let us in on it and leave a comment!
    recipe printed from Elana’s Pantry: http://www.elanaspantry.com/carrot-cake/