Description
A delightful carrot cake loaf with sweet and earthy flavors, enriched with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Top with cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
Serve slightly warmed for an extra treat. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: carrot cake, loaf cake, dessert, cream cheese frosting