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Carrot Cake Loaf 20 Min

Irresistible Carrot Cake Loaf in Just 20 Min of Baking

This Carrot Cake Loaf is a delightful treat that can be baked in just 20 minutes, packed with flavor and comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a kitchen scale for accuracy.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid substituting with coconut sugar.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar is recommended.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Opt for canola oil.
  • 2 Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Freshly grated is key.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Crucial for lift.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon preferred.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Do not reduce.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use real vanilla.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Philadelphia brand recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Always use unsalted.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to the greased loaf pan and smoothly the top before baking.
  6. Bake for about 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled loaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure accurately and avoid overmixing for best results.

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