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Carrot Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl

A flavorful carrot bread filled with a layer of cream cheese swirl. Grab a slice to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
For the cream cheese swirl:
  1. In the bowl an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, honey and egg white until smooth.
  2. 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:
  1. Pour half of batter into loaf pan. Top with cream cheese mixture; smooth with a spatula. Top with remaining batter; smooth with spatula.
  2. 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

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  • 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

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

% 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.