Description
This Carrot Cake Loaf is a delightful blend of flavors featuring fresh carrots and warm spices. Simple to prepare, it’s a satisfying treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound whole carrots peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour two 8-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the vegetable oil to the sugar and egg mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined, keeping the batter slightly thick.
- Gently fold in the shredded carrots using a wooden spoon.
- Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared loaf pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding raisins or coconut to the batter.
Ensure that the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing into the frosting.
Cool the bread completely before frosting for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg