Carrot Cake Loaf

Summary

Yield
8 Servings
Source

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/carrot-cake-loaf/

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

1 1⁄2CupFlour
1TeaspoonBaking Powder
3⁄4TeaspoonBaking Soda
1⁄4TeaspoonSalt
1 1⁄8TeaspoonCinnamon
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Ginger
1⁄4TeaspoonNutmeg
1⁄2CupVegetable Oil
2 Eggs
1CupDark Brown Sugar
1⁄3CupGreek Yogurt
1 1⁄4TeaspoonVanilla Extract
1 1⁄2CupCarrots (shredded, about 3)
3⁄4CupRaisins (optional)
2OunceCream Cheese (softened)
1TablespoonUnsalted Butter (softened)
1⁄2CupPowdered Sugar

Instructions

1.Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and carrots together until combined. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
3.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. Fold in the raisins. Batter will be semi-thick. Spread the batter into prepared loaf pan.
4.Bake for 55 – 65 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil halfway through to prevent heavy browning on top. Baking times vary so keep an eye on yours. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with no raw batter. Remove the bread from the oven.
5.Cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack before removing and frosting.
6.Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, then beat on low speed until smooth and creamy. Frost cooled bread, slice, and serve.