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Carrot Cake Loaf

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This carrot cake loaf is moist, warmly spiced, and packed with freshly grated carrots, making it a cozy treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Topped with a creamy glaze, it’s an easy twist on the classic carrot cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and nuts (if using).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and enough milk to reach a pourable consistency.
  10. Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated carrots for best texture and moisture.Ensure loaf is fully cooled before glazing to avoid melting.For added flavor, mix in raisins, coconut, or crushed pineapple.Can be made gluten-free using a 1:1 GF flour blend.Loaf keeps well and tastes even better the next day.

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