Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked carrot cake with this delightful Flavorful Carrot Cake Loaf Recipe. This moist and spiced loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether served as a breakfast treat or a dessert after dinner. With wholesome ingredients and an easy one-bowl method, you’ll love how simple it is to bake this delicious loaf that brings warmth to your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until light. Stir in grated carrots and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- If using nuts, fold them in gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg