Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
This carrot cake loaf features a batter flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and baking soda, offering traditional carrot cake warmth. Shredded carrots contribute moistness and texture throughout the cake. The batter is spread evenly in greased loaf pans and baked until a toothpick test shows doneness, resulting in a tender yet structured crumb.
The accompanying frosting combines cream cheese and butter whipped until fluffy, sweetened with powdered sugar, and lightly flavored with vanilla extract for balance. Once the loaves are fully cooled, frosting is spread on top to create a smooth, rich cover.
This cake loaf serves well sliced for breakfast treats, tea time, or dessert. The spices and texture give a comforting profile, and the frosting adds richness without overwhelming the cake’s delicate sweetness.
Ingredients
Carrot Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound carrot peeled and shredded, whole
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 Tablespoons butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/2 cup walnut optional, finely chopped
Instructions
Carrot Cake Directions
- Grease and flour two 8 inch loaf pans. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- In a medium bowl, mix white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Process until mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Next, add the oil into the sugar/egg mixture until fully combined. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Whisk dry ingredients and wet ingredients together until combined. Mixture will be a bit thick. Fold the shredded carrots into the batter using a wooden spoon.
- Distribute batter evenly in the loaf pans. Bake for about 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Cream Cheese Frosting Directions
- Using hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Spread onto cooled carrot cake loaves.
- If desired, sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over the top of the frosting and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings per loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 651kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 8097IU | 162% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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