Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Glaze

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🥕 Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Glaze

🌸 Introduction

Forget banana bread—this Carrot Cake Loaf is about to steal the spotlight on your table! Moist, spiced just right, and topped with a dreamy cream cheese glaze, this loaf is not only a cozy treat for everyday baking but also a showstopper for special occasions like Easter, spring brunches, or family gatherings. Its rustic charm paired with its luxurious flavors makes it a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake Loaf:

  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (optional but delicious)

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin if needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions / Methods

  1. Prep the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add Carrots & Pineapple: Stir in grated carrots, pineapple, nuts, and coconut (if using).
  5. Combine Wet & Dry: Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the loaf to cool completely before glazing.
  8. Make the Glaze: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
  9. Glaze & Serve: Drizzle over the cooled loaf and slice to enjoy!

đź“ś History

Carrot cake has roots dating back to medieval Europe, when carrots were used as a natural sweetener in desserts before sugar was widely available. The modern version, with cream cheese frosting, became popular in the U.S. during the mid-20th century. This carrot cake loaf is a simpler, everyday adaptation—bringing all the nostalgic flavors of traditional carrot cake into a more approachable, sliceable form.

đź’Ž Benefits

  • Nutrient-rich: Carrots provide Vitamin A, antioxidants, and fiber.
  • Balanced sweetness: Pineapple adds natural sweetness, reducing the need for excessive sugar.
  • Versatile treat: Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
  • Mood booster: The warming spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) are naturally comforting.

🏗 Formation

This loaf forms beautifully: a moist, spiced crumb filled with tender carrots and juicy pineapple, topped with a silky glaze that soaks into each slice. Its structure is sturdy enough for slicing yet soft enough to melt in your mouth.

đź’– Lovers of This Recipe

  • Carrot cake lovers who don’t want to bake a whole layered cake.
  • Brunch hosts looking for a crowd-pleaser.
  • Kids & families—a sneaky way to get veggies into dessert.
  • Holiday bakers—ideal for Easter or spring celebrations.

🥗 Nutrition (per slice, approx. 12 slices)

  • Calories: ~260
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 20g
  • Vitamin A: 70% DV

🌼 Conclusion

This Carrot Cake Loaf is proof that sometimes the simplest recipes bring the greatest joy. Moist, spiced, and topped with creamy glaze—it’s a recipe that warms the soul and brings people together around the table.

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