Description
This carrot cake loaf is not just a dessert; it is a joyful experience, perfect for any occasion with its delightful texture and rich flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating cream cheese until smooth.
- Once the carrot cake loaf has cooled, drizzle with the cream cheese glaze and serve.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, consider using almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Store the loaf tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg