Carrot Cake Loaf
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Carrot Cake Loaf
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My carrot cake loaf combines soft, spiced cake and creamy, tangy frosting. Easy to whip up, slice, and enjoy—especially with coffee!
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves powdered
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots roughly 3-4 small- medium carrots
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1½ cups powdere sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Stir together all of the dry ingredients for the loaf.
- Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add in the vegetable oil and eggs, stir until mostly combined, then stir in the shredded carrots.
- Pour into your parchment lined loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes.
- When it’s done, allow it to cool completely before frosting, at least 1-2 hours.
- To make the frosting, add all frosting ingredients to a large bowl and mix until fluffy with your hand mixer.
- Frost your loaf and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store at room temperature if unfrosted, or store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Finely shred peeled carrots for the best texture and flavor. Avoid pre-shredded carrots.
- Insert a toothpick; if it comes out clean or with crumbs, the loaf is done.
- Ensure the loaf is fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese frosting.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slices.
- Soften cream cheese and butter for smooth, fluffy frosting.
- Store at room temperature if unfrosted, or store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
283mg
(12%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
4347IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 4347IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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