How to Make a Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – The Easiest, Fluffiest Recipe!

This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. Made with almond meal and just a handful of ingredients, it has a beautifully delicate texture and a simple lemon glaze that enhances its natural sweetness. If you enjoy gluten-free baking, be sure to check out my Almond Cookies—quick, chewy, and packed with almond flavour!

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – Soft, Fluffy & So Easy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is naturally flourless, light, and incredibly moist. Made with almond meal, it has a soft, tender crumb and a delicate lemon glaze. With just a few ingredients, it comes together easily and stays fresh for nearly a week!

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Ingredients

 

• 400 g finely grated carrots weigh 500g before peeling & trimming
• 400 g almond meal
• 50 g corn flour cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 6 large eggs
• 200 g white sugar or caster sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

🍋 Simple Lemon Glaze

• 80 g icing sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

 

Cake

• 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 180°C/350° (fan) or 160°C/320°F (no fan).
• 2️⃣ Grate carrots finely—use the small grater size for best texture.
• 3️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: Combine almond meal, corn flour, and baking powder.
• 4️⃣ Whip eggs & sugar with an electric beater until light and fluffy.
• 5️⃣ Fold in vanilla & dry ingredients gently using a spatula.
• 6️⃣ Add grated carrots and fold until combined.
• 7️⃣ Prepare a 10-inch (26cm) cake tin – grease and line it.
• 8️⃣ Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
• 9️⃣ Bake for 40-45 min or until a skewer comes out clean.
• 🔟 Cool completely before icing.

Lemon Glaze

• In a small bowl, combine icing sugar and fresh lemon juice. Adjust consistency if needed.
• Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, letting it set before slicing.

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Notes

• This cake stays fresh for up to a week in the fridge.
• No oil or butter needed—the carrots and eggs keep it moist naturally.
• Best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee!