β Gluten-Free Flour Blend (with xanthan gum) (Best Gluten-Free Option)
1 cup gluten-free flour blend + 1/4 tsp xanthan gum per 1 cup bread flourGluten-free flour blends often combine rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch to mimic wheat flour properties. Xanthan gum is added to replicate glutenβs binding and elasticity.
Ensure xanthan gum is included to provide structure; otherwise, the cake will be crumbly. The batter may be thicker and require slight liquid adjustments.
The resulting carrot cake will be moist and tender but have a different mouthfeel and crumb structure, often slightly denser and less elastic than with bread flour.