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