Carrot Cake Loaf: Easy and Delicious Homemade Delight
This Carrot Cake Loaf is an easy and delicious homemade delight packed with flavors.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- handheld mixer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil canola oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
- 0.33 cups unsweetened applesauce or yogurt at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups peeled and shredded carrots about 3 large carrots
- 0.75 cups chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, or dried cranberries optional add-in
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- 4 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and carrots together until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. Fold in the nuts/add-in.
- Spread the batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 – 65 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack before removing and frosting.
Optional Frosting
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the butter until combined.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, then beat on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Frost cooled bread, slice, and serve.
Storing
- Cover and store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to about 10 days.
- Store leftover bread with frosting in the refrigerator for up to about 1 week.
Notes
Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. Optional add-ins can include nuts, raisins, or dried cranberries for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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