Carrot cake is one of those cultural favorites that never fails to impress a crowd. So these giant gluten free carrot cake muffins, smothered in silky cream cheese buttercream, are certainly going to be the star of your next brunch or weekday breakfast (or afternoon snack!). These muffins are incredibly easy to make, packed with carrots, spices, golden raisins (inarguably better than ‘regular’ raisins), and a bit of shredded coconut for an extra incredible flavor and texture. I’ve got a go-to carrot cake that’s quite different than the traditional: no spices, dense, heavy on almond flour and vanilla, and with very finely grated carrots for a smooth texture, but I…
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Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream
Anyone else always scoop finger-fulls of cream cheese frosting off the top of the carrot cake whenever it graced the desserts table at a family gathering or school district potluck or birthday party? Nah? Well then skip half of this recipe. If you did, props to you, it’s the best frosting out there (maybe, there are lots of other great ones). Carrot cake was always one of those cakes that felt homey and fancy and old fashioned and comfortable, but was sometimes a bit too cakey or spiced or drab for my taste. Which is why this version may offend some, but I promise it’s technically carrot cake (there are…
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Gluten Free Vanilla Almond Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream
Food could sincerely be an entirely new love language. Aside from the other ways people express their affection, making food for that special someone, or someones, is truly one of the greatest pleasures in life. At least for me. It’s a love that was instilled in me and my sister at a very young age by our mother, who takes her southern roots to heart whenever anyone new walks in the door or someone expresses the tiniest hint of hunger. Food is where the home is and where the heart can share its deepest and most inexpressible fondness for others. This gluten free carrot cake is one of those simple,…
