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Banana Carrot Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Banana Carrot Cake

  • ½ cup butter or margarine plus a little more to grease the pan, a teaspoon should do
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 cups gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup of dark raisins
  • ¼ cup walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1- 3 oz package of cream cheese
  • ¼ cup of butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla

Instructions
 

Preparation:

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9-inch square or bundt pan and set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, I prefer to use my stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar by beating the ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy. It should look like it has the texture of cookie dough by the time you are done.
    ¼ cup of butter, ¾ cup brown sugar
  • Beat in Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    2 eggs
  • Add Greek Yogurt: Mix greek yogurt into the egg, sugar and butter mixture until it is fully incorporated.
    1 cup greek yogurt
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, mix together:
    2 cups gluten free flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually blend the flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar.
  • Add Fruits and Veggies: Fold them in as you slowly incorporate them
    1 cup ripe mashed bananas, 1 cup grated carrots, ½ cup of dark raisins, ¼ cup walnuts

Pour and Bake:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan
    -In a square pan: 45 minutes
    -Bundt Pan: 40-45 minutes
    -In cupcakes: about 15-25 minutes (don’t forget to place cupcake tins or liners in the molds. This is a great option if you are meal prepping for breakfasts– just skip the frosting! Or don’t. Live your life).
  • Cream Cheese frosting: In a small bowl mix together softened cream cheese (leave it out while you bake or even microwave it slightly to soften it– just remember to take it out of the foil wrapping) and add melted butter, powdered sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla. Mix together until the frosting is a smooth consistency.
  • Once the cake is cooled you can drizzle the frosting over the cake.
Keyword Dessert, Gluten Free, Spring