Carrot Cake Loaf (Quick Bread)

Name: Carrot Cake Loaf (Quick Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar* (see note); 1/3 cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce or yogurt, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (200g) peeled and shredded carrots* (about 3 large carrots); optional add-in: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, or dried cranberries; 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; pinch salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

This carrot cake loaf is dense, yet ultra soft and flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Serve plain or spruce it up with walnuts, raisins, pecans, and/or top with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Updated at: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:37:21 GMT