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Carrot Cake Loaf Cake

Deliciously Moist Carrot Cake Loaf Cake with Creamy Frosting

This Carrot Cake Loaf Cake is moist, easy to prepare, and topped with creamy frosting, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Freshly grated for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon All Spice Can adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Can adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves Can adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter At room temperature
  • 8 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix brown sugar and granulated sugar with oil in a bowl, then add eggs and whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract before adding remaining dry mix.
  5. Fold in grated carrots evenly into the batter.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare frosting by creaming together room-temperature butter and cream cheese, then add powdered sugar gradually until smooth.
  9. Once the loaf is cooled, frost the top generously and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust spices according to your preference.

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