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Carrot Orange Cake (Gluten-Free & Super Moist)
Betul Ozdemir

Carrot Orange Cake

A soft, moist, and naturally gluten-free carrot cake flavored with fresh orange and warm spices.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups GF flour
  • 2 tsp GF baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup light oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 orange zest and juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups grated carrot
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Combine chia seeds and boiling water to make chia gel.
  2. Mix eggs, chia gel, and both sugars.
  3. Add oil, vanilla, and fresh orange juice.
  4. Mix in all dry ingredients and milk.
  5. Stir in grated carrots, orange zest, and chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour into a pan; bake at 340°F (170°C) for 40 to 50 minutes.

Notes

Frosting is optional.