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Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This Carrot Cake Loaf Cake is a moist and flavorful treat featuring grated carrots, warm spices, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it combines a tender crumb with aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, topped with a smooth and creamy frosting that complements the cake’s natural sweetness beautifully.

Ingredients

Carrot Cake Loaf

  • 200 g grated carrots (room temperature)
  • 110 g oil (room temperature)
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 140 g sour cream (14-18%, room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 240 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 100 g butter
  • 50 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 180 g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your conventional oven to 175ºC (350ºF). Grease a 21.5 x 11.5 cm (8.5 x 4.5 inch) loaf pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Carrots: Grate the carrots and weigh out 200 grams. Set aside.
  3. Mix Sugars and Oil: In a large bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil. Stir well until fully blended.
  4. Add Eggs: Crack in the eggs and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  5. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients (First Half): Add half of the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  7. Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
  8. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients (Second Half): Add the remaining dry ingredients to the batter and mix until smooth and cohesive.
  9. Fold in Carrots: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the grated carrots into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  10. Prepare Batter for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Using a butter knife, gently run a straight line down the center of the batter to allow for even rising.
  11. Bake: Bake the loaf cake for 1 hour and 5 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  13. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: Remove butter and cream cheese from the fridge 10 minutes before starting to soften. Cut the butter into cubes and sift the powdered sugar.
  14. Cream Butter: Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the butter on high speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl and mix for an additional 2 minutes.
  15. Add Cream Cheese and Vanilla: Add vanilla bean paste or extract and full-fat cream cheese. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth.
  16. Add Powdered Sugar: With mixer on low speed, add sifted powdered sugar in two parts, mixing well between additions. Scrape bowl sides and beat a final 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  17. Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled loaf cake. Optionally, decorate with carrot-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients (eggs, carrots, sour cream, oil) are at room temperature for best mixing and texture.
  • Baking times may vary based on loaf pan size; always test doneness with a toothpick or cake tester.
  • If using a different pan size, adjust baking time accordingly to prevent under- or over-baking.
  • This cake is best served fully cooled and frosted to allow the frosting to set properly.
  • Store frosted cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.

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