Description

Carrot Cake Loaf Cake is a delicious twist on the classic carrot cake, offering all the flavor in a smaller, more manageable loaf form. This easy-to-make dessert features the perfect blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, complemented by grated carrots, raisins, and nuts. Whether you're hosting a small gathering or enjoying a quick treat, this carrot cake loaf is sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and comforting. It's perfect for any occasion, especially when paired with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the Carrot Cake Loaf:

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup oil (olive oil is preferred)

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 carrots, grated (about 1 cup)

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese

1/4 cup butter

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon heavy cream (or milk)

1 teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add the oil and vanilla and mix well.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Add carrots, raisins, and nuts: Gently fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting. Optionally, garnish with extra pecans.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the raisins with dried cranberries or cherries, and use different nuts (like almonds or hazelnuts) for a unique twist.
You can skip the frosting if you prefer a simpler carrot loaf.
This recipe is flexible: Add chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or extra dried fruit to customize the loaf to your taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American