Description
Experience the warm embrace of our Carrot Cake Loaf (Quick Bread), a delightful blend of sweet grated carrots, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant spices. Each slice captures the essence of comfort, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, dessert, or any gathering. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this loaf promises to bring joy to your kitchen and delicious memories to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots (fresh)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg