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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting

Name: Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour; 1/2 cup coconut flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups grated carrots; 1/3 cup crushed walnuts (optional); 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (chilled overnight); 3–4 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Chopped walnuts; A sprinkle of cinnamon; Drizzle of maple syrup

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

8 people

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 35–40 minutes. 1 hour (for coconut cream)

Rating:

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June 25, 2025 by Chef Molly

A moist, warmly spiced carrot cake layered with luscious whipped coconut cream and topped with chopped nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. This wholesome and indulgent dessert is free from gluten, dairy, and soy—perfect for a feel-good celebration treat.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Cake

2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder (gluten-free)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp sea salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup or agave
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/3 cup crushed walnuts (optional)

For the Frosting

2 cans full-fat coconut milk (chilled overnight)
3–4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Chopped walnuts
A sprinkle of cinnamon
Drizzle of maple syrup

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting

Step 1/3

1. Prepare the Frosting (Chill First!): Chill coconut milk cans overnight. Open carefully and scoop out only the thick cream into a mixing bowl. Add maple syrup and vanilla, then whip until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes with a hand mixer). Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2/3

2. Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in grated carrots and optional nuts. Divide batter between pans and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 3/3

3. Assemble the Cake: Once cakes are cooled, spread coconut whipped frosting between layers and on top. Garnish with chopped walnuts, a light drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: Store in fridge for up to 3 days. For an extra flair, add pineapple bits or raisins to the cake batter. Make cupcakes instead for easy portioning!

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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the Frosting (Chill First!):
Chill coconut milk cans overnight. Open carefully and scoop out only the thick cream into a mixing bowl.
Add maple syrup and vanilla, then whip until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes with a hand mixer).
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

2. Make the Cake:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla.
Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then stir in grated carrots and optional nuts.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 3

3. Assemble the Cake:
Once cakes are cooled, spread coconut whipped frosting between layers and on top.
Garnish with chopped walnuts, a light drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon.

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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting

What You’ll Need:

For the Cake

For the Frosting

Optional Toppings

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Carrot Cake with Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting

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