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Carrot Cake Loaf Recipe

Enjoy this moist and delicious carrot cake loaf, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a flavorful loaf packed with carrots and walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 190 g all-purpose flour dip and sweep
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt optional
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 155 g granulated sugar
  • 110 g olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
  • 230 g grated carrots
  • 60 g walnuts roughly cut into small pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt (if using) in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Chop walnuts into small pieces. Set aside.
  4. Peel and grate carrots. Set aside.
  5. Whisk sugar and eggs until just combined (about 45 seconds).
  6. Mix in olive oil and vanilla extract until combined.
  7. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, stirring until just combined.
  8. Add carrots and walnuts, mix well.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a cream cheese frosting after the loaf has cooled completely.