🥕 Carrot Cake Loaf 🍰✨
Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake Loaf:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup oil (vegetable or canola)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, divided
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup salted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter:
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
• Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
• Fold in the grated carrots and ½ cup of the chopped walnuts or pecans.
3. Bake the Loaf:
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the loaf cool completely before frosting.
4. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Add vanilla extract and gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy.
5. Frost & Serve:
• Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled loaf.
• Sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup of walnuts or pecans.
• Slice and enjoy!
📌 Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 50-60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hr 15 min�🍽️ Serving: About 10 slices�🔥 Calorie Count per Serving: Approximately 300-350 Kcal per slice
This moist, spiced Carrot Cake Loaf with creamy frosting and crunchy nuts is the perfect springtime dessert or Easter treat! 🥕💛✨