Carrot Cake Bread
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Carrot Cake Bread

8 servings
My Carrot Cake Bread is a delicious and moist quick bread, easier to make compared to a layered carrot cake, and filled with carrot cake flavor. It's finished with a luscious and decadent cream cheese frosting slathered on top! Each slice is packed with the natural sweetness of carrots, complemented by hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour

    spooned and leveled

    1 ¾ c
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tbsp.
  • ground nutmeg
    1 tsp.
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp.
  • baking powder
    1 tsp.
  • baking soda
    ½ tsp.
  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • vegetable oil
    ⅝ c
  • eggs

    room temperature

    3 large
  • heaping cup sour cream

    room temperature

    ¼
  • vanilla extract
    2 tsp.
  • carrots

    grated on the small holes of a box grater, ~3 large carrots

    1 ½ c
  • package full-fat cream cheese

    softened

    8 oz.
  • granulated sugar

    more or less depending on your preferences

    ¼ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp.
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F

  2. 2

    Grease a 8.5 x 4.5 inch light colored loaf pan or line with parchment paper and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a medium sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients together: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    In another bowl whisk together sugar and oil.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Whisk in eggs one at a time.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Then whisk in the sour cream and vanilla.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Fold in dry ingredients and the carrots. Don't over mix.

    Step 7
  8. 8

    Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.

    Step 8
  9. 9

    Bake for ~55-60 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely and then make the frosting.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Add the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.

    Step 10
  11. 11

    Beat until smooth using a hand mixer.

    Step 11
  12. 12

    Spread the frosting on top of the cooled carrot cake and dust with cinnamon if desired. Slice and enjoy!

    Step 12
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Carrot Cake Bread

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About this Recipe

Craving the comforting, spiced flavors of classic carrot cake but looking for a simpler approach? This Carrot Cake Bread brings all the deliciousness you love into an easy-to-make quick bread, perfect for a cozy treat.You'll find this recipe streamlines the beloved dessert experience, offering a wonderfully moist and tender loaf that’s infused with vibrant carrot flavor and warm spices. It’s designed to deliver that quintessential carrot cake taste without the usual effort of a multi-layered cake, making it accessible for any home baker. The generous slather of decadent cream cheese frosting truly sets it apart, ensuring every bite is pure bliss.Prepare for a truly satisfying dessert experience with this Carrot Cake Bread. You'll discover a beautifully moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth, generously crowned with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting. Each slice is a symphony of flavors: the subtle, natural sweetness of freshly grated carrots takes center stage, harmoniously blended with the warming notes of ground cinnamon and nutmeg, and brightened by vanilla extract. This bread offers a rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful treat that feels both decadent and delightfully homemade.This recipe shines with its classic flavor profile, but you can easily tailor it to your preferences.- Spice Level: Adjust the amounts of ground cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your taste; some prefer a bolder spice presence, others a more subtle hint.- Add-ins: While the recipe focuses on pure carrot cake essence, for extra texture, consider folding in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.- Frosting Sweetness: The cream cheese frosting sweetness can be adjusted by adding a bit more or less granulated sugar to taste.This delightful Carrot Cake Bread is perfect for any occasion, from a special weekend brunch or an afternoon coffee break to a comforting dessert after dinner. Serve it in thick slices, perhaps with an extra dusting of cinnamon, for a truly inviting presentation.

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