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However, when I finally got around to starting the cake at 10 last night I realized the instructions on the bag recommended adding a teaspoon of xanthum gum. Huh? Apparently I could also use guar gum. Well, since I had neither and was already in my jammies I sent DH to the grocery store where he was able to find a bag of xanthum gum after only one phone call home. The cake came out of the oven just before midnight, I frosted it this morning and here is the finished result.
I have to admit that, after tasting the dough and finding it had a somewhat unpleasant after-taste I was afraid I'd have to toss the cake and buy something else. However after the cake was baked and frosted I really couldn't tell the difference and it went over well at work. So if you happen to be looking for a gluten free carrot cake recipe, I would recommend this recipe. Just be sure you also have xanthum or guar gum on hand!
The plants in my front porch urn succumbed to the summer heat and I have been patiently waiting to replant for fall. While shopping for the gluten free flour last night I came across some lovely small mums at Lowes (I kind of got distracted) and couldn't resist. Tonight I repotted the urn and added a new millet plant, a tropical plant from my deck and a sweet potato vine from the garden that has been limping along. In a couple of weeks I'll add a little fall color with a small faux pumpkin.
Yay! We're ready to welcome fall!
4 comments:
Roberta ~ the cake looks yummy!!!
I have no idea what those ingredients are ~ and where in the heck to find them??? Your hubby is a sweetie for going to the store to get you some ~ my hubby would of had a fit!!!
Oh ~ I love the way you planted up your urn ~ looks lovely!
Prim Blessings
Robin
Oh my that's cake looks amazing.
I love carrot cake.
I am on lo carb diet and noticed a lot of recipes calling for the x gum.
Your plant is fall beautiful.
Woolie Hugs
I have a cousin who has 3 children and herself that need gluten free products - she has really done well with this.
The cake looks wonderful and what a dear husband to do this for you - I do believe mine would have done it as well. Aren't they wonderful to have!!!
Lovely planted urn. My plants just are struggling this season.
Blessings
Karen
The cake looks so yummy! I love carrot cake!
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