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Carrot Cake Loaf

Carrot Cake Loaf

Delight in this moist Carrot Cake Loaf topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups grated carrots freshly grated
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add in the eggs and vegetable oil; stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts if using; ensure the batter is thick but not dry.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Once completely cooled, prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost generously on top of the loaf.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruits for added texture. For a vegan twist, substitute eggs with applesauce and use a plant-based cream for the frosting.

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