Carrot Cake Loaf

Description

Soft and moist carrot cake loaf with shredded carrots and crunchy walnuts; topped with a silky smooth cream cheese icing and crushed walnuts. 

Ingredients
    Carrot Cake Loaf
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (measured with spoon and level method)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup peeled and shredded carrots, packed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional, but highly recommended)
    • Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cup icing sugar (sifted)
Instructions
    Carrot Cake Loaf
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper with about 2 inches of extra paper on each side. This will make it easier to remove the loaf from the pan once it's cooled a bit. 

  2. 2

    Mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. 

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. 

  4. 4

    Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix gently until combined. Avoid overmixing. 

    Gently fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts. 

  5. 5

    Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes. Test doneness by sliding a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If toothpick comes out clean, remove pan from oven and let rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan. 

    After 15 minutes, lift loaf out of pan using the extra parchment paper. Let cool completely on cooling rack. 

    6. Cream Cheese Icing
  6. 6

    Beat together cream cheese, unsalted butter, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Sift in the icing sugar and beat until well combined and fluffy. 

    Spread over cooled carrot cake loaf and sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts (optional). 

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