Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of this Flavorful Carrot Cake Loaf, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of fresh carrots with warm spices. Perfect for any occasion, this moist loaf is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with cream cheese frosting. With wholesome ingredients and a simple method, it’s sure to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and grated carrots until mixed well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg