Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Carrot Cake, gluten-free #recipe from @DarylWoodGerber


Here's my schedule: I wake up early and after tending to Sparky and his doggie needs -- walk, food, etc. -- and my needs -- exercise, breakfast, and a challenging crossword puzzle --  I get to work. 

Around midmorning, I need a sweet morsel to give me a second wind. I adore a good coffee cake with a strong cup of decaf coffee. I know, decaf? Really? When I need a boost? Sigh. Caffeine makes me shake. I discovered the problem back in my 20s. I think I always had TOO much energy, and caffeine sort of kicked me into overdrive, so I've avoided it for, lo, these many years. 

But I haven't given up sugar, nor will I. I love it. Sneaked into a coffee cake that has veggies? Oh, I'm so clever. I can convince myself I'm feeding myself something that is GOOD for me.

This carrot cake is the easiest recipe. It looks like it isn't because it has a lot of ingredients, but it is! It's sort of dump in the bowl, and you're good to go. 

Today, I'm sharing the gluten-free version. {Sigh, yes, I have trouble with gluten, too. Caffeine, gluten. What else will I discover affects me? Just don't take away my ice cream!}

Anyway, for those who CAN eat regular flour (you lucky dogs get to eat sourdough bread - something I really miss!!), substitute the gluten-free flours with regular flour and omit the xanthan gum. Yep, it's that easy!

Enjoy!

CARROT CAKE
GLUTEN-FREE RECIPE 
with regular version, too.

Ingredients:

4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
 1 ¼ cup canola oil
2 cups finely shredded carrots
3 cup gluten-free flour
1 ½ tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ t. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. xanthan gum

¼ cup golden raisins, if desired

Directions:

Beat eggs and sugar, add oil.  Beat until combined. 


Add carrots, beat again. [I chopped the carrots then shredded them in a food processor.]

Stir in all dry ingredients until smooth. Add raisins, if desired. Stir again.

Turn into 2 greased 5 x 9 loaf pans OR 1 bundt pan


In 9 x 5 pans, bake 350 degrees for 1 hour. (1 hour 15 min for bundt pan.)


This recipe will also make 20-24 muffins or 1 loaf and 10-12 muffins. *Cook muffins for 18-20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Drizzle with confectioner's sugar icing, if desired.  (Recipe: 1 cup of confectioner's sugar mixed with 3 tablespoons milk.)



Enjoy.


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15 comments:

  1. Nice Daryl! looks like a good unexpected company cake. You didn't put "checking email and blogs" in your schedule LOL!

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    1. Right. I have to do those, too. Schedules. Yipes! I'm already behind and it's only 6 a.m. The dog is barking to come fetch him! Bye!

      Daryl / Avery

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  2. Wonderful recipe for our gluten-free eaters, Daryl, and I love your schedule. Full-time writers must be self-starters and routines and schedules help keep us on track (IMO)! As for decaf, we've come a long way, baby, in the coffee trade. There are wonderfully-tasting decaf coffees on the market now, and many of my readers are decaf drinkers. My characters are wired, of course, but I take things in moderation. Cheers and have a great week!

    ~ Cleo

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    1. Thanks, Cleo. I try lots of different decafs. One of my favorite's is by Peet's, Major Dickinson's. Lush with toasty tones. :)

      Daryl / Avery

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  3. Carrot cake can be so yummy--moist and delicious. Yes, it gives the illusion of eating healthy!
    I'm with you on the ice cream! Red wine would be on my "have to have it" list, too.

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    1. Libby, I have to admit, I like a glass of red wine now and then, more often "then." :) Kindred spirits.

      Daryl / Avery

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  4. Thank you for this, Daryl! I had a bonanza carrot harvest, and still need to figure out something to do with a bunch of them. This will do nicely.

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  5. Coffee doesn't like me, either, Daryl. I have to indulge in moderation. But carrots! Love them. And carrot cake, too!

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    1. I love carrots raw. I'm not big on them cooked, though I did just make a potpie recipe for my next book that has carrots in it, and it's fabulous! And they were, too. Success. :) It's the sauce that matters. LOL

      Daryl / Avery

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  6. Hi Daryl, I am so glad that I chanced upon this wonderful site. Love your gluten free carrot cake. So simple and easy to make. Besides, the cake looks so moist and soft. I am bookmarking this recipe. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day :)

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