Description
A delightful loaf that combines the earthiness of carrots with warm spices and a creamy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese glaze (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Combine the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze with cream cheese icing before serving.
Notes
Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing and glazing for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg