Hi, y’all! This Carrot Cake Loaf is one of those desserts that feels timeless: moist, softly spiced, and full of real carrot flavor. The walnuts add a subtle crunch, the warm spices make the whole kitchen smell incredible, and the creamy frosting is the perfect finishing touch. It’s an easy, reliable bake you’ll come back to often.

Carrot Cake Loaf

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This recipe works for just about any occasion: brunch, the holidays, or a simple treat with your morning coffee. And that cream cheese frosting? It truly makes the whole loaf. It may look a little dressed up, but it comes together with very little effort.

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Carrot Cake Loaf Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 c. organic dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. honey
• ⅓ c. plain yogurt
• ⅓ c. olive oil
• 1 c. grated carrots
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 c. chopped walnuts
• ½ c. cream cheese
• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. butter, room temperature
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

How to Make Carrot Cake Loaf

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease or line a 9x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, plain yogurt, dark brown sugar, eggs, grated carrots, and honey until well combined.
3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, then fold the mixture until smooth and lump-free.
4. Stir in chopped walnuts so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Let the loaf cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and creamy.
7. Spread the frosting over the cooled loaf, chilling it first for a firmer texture if desired.
8. Decorate with additional chopped walnuts if you like.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Grate the carrots finely, as it helps the loaf stay moist and tender.
2. Toast the nuts for a deeper, richer flavor.
3. Once the flour goes in, mix gently to keep the texture soft.
4. Use room-temperature ingredients, especially for the frosting, so it turns out smooth and creamy.
5. If you like a little extra warmth, add a pinch of cardamom or cloves for a subtle boost.

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Carrot Cake Loaf

Carrot Cake Loaf

JC Phelps

This Carrot Cake Loaf is moist, spiced, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. A Southern-style treat perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Cooling Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 938 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 eggs
• 1 c. organic dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. honey
• ⅓ c. plain yogurt
• ⅓ c. olive oil
• 1 c. grated carrots
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 c. chopped walnuts
• ½ c. cream cheese
• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. butter room temperature
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease or line a 9x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix olive oil, plain yogurt, dark brown sugar, eggs, grated carrots, and honey until well combined.
• Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, then fold the mixture until smooth and lump-free.
• Stir in chopped walnuts so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Let the loaf cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and creamy.
• Spread the frosting over the cooled loaf, chilling it first for a firmer texture if desired.
• Decorate with additional chopped walnuts if you like.

Notes

• Grate the carrots finely — it helps the loaf stay moist and tender.
• Toast the nuts for a deeper, richer flavor.
• Once the flour goes in, mix gently to keep the texture soft.
• Use room-temperature ingredients, especially for the frosting, so it turns out smooth and creamy.
• If you like a little extra warmth, add a pinch of cardamom or cloves for a subtle boost.

Nutrition

Calories: 938kcalCarbohydrates: 143gProtein: 14gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 4gSugar: 92gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 4mg

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