Sorghum Flour Carrot Cake

• 🕒 Practical information

🍫 Ingredients

• 125g sorghum flour
• 30g rice flour
• 80g cornstarch
• 200g cane sugar
• 3 eggs
• 300g grated carrots
• 100ml vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the icing (optional):

• 200g cream cheese
• 50g icing sugar
• Juice of half a lemon

👨🥞 Preparation steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-assisted).
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.
3. In another bowl, mix the flours, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture. Mix until a homogeneous batter is obtained.
5. Add the grated carrots, mix one last time.
6. Pour the batter into a greased mold or one lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check for doneness with a knife blade: it should come out clean.
8. Let cool completely before frosting.
9. For the icing: mix the cream cheese, icing sugar, and lemon juice. Spread generously over the cold cake. It's ready!