Carrot Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl
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Carrot Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl
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A flavorful carrot bread filled with a layer of cream cheese swirl. Grab a slice to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee!
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Ingredients
For the cream cheese swirl:
- 1 ounce package Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 egg white
For the bread:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
For the cream cheese swirl:
- In the bowl an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, honey and egg white until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk carrots, sugars, oil and eggs until smooth. In a separate large bowl, stir together flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger until combined. Add sugar-oil mixture to flour mixture; stir to combine. Fold nuts into mixture.
For the bread:
- Pour half of batter into loaf pan. Top with cream cheese mixture; smooth with a spatula. Top with remaining batter; smooth with spatula.
- Bake one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- STORAGE
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- To freeze, wrap the entire loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap, then in foil. Transfer the slices or wrapped loaf to a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw the loaf in your fridge overnight and serve at room temperature.
- Source: Quick Bread Love eCookbook by Stephanie of Girl Versus Dough
- Cream Cheese: You can substitute with regular cream cheese.
- Nuts: You can omit the nuts or substitute with raisins or chocolate chips.
- Butter / Vegetable Oil: You can use butter or vegetable oil. Or substitute with another oil like coconut oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
3255IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 3255IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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