Moist, spiced, and loaded with carrots, this irresistible carrot cake loaf is tender and flavorful—perfect for Easter. Bake it and enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time55 minutesmins
Cool10 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, healthy dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Carrot, Loaf, Walnut
Servings: 8Slices
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Lauren Klein, MS RDN
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 Glass Bread Pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1.5CupsAll-Purpose Flour
1CupSugar
1TeaspoonBaking Soda
1TeaspoonCinnamon
1/2TeaspoonSalt
1/2TeaspoonBaking Powder
1/4TeaspoonNutmeg
Wet Ingredients
2Eggs
1/2CupVegetable Oil
1TeaspoonVanilla Extract
Add In Last
1.5CupsShredded Carrot
1/2CupWalnutsChopped
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Instructions
Grab out your glass loaf pan, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, gather all your ingredients, and wash your hands.
In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and sugar. Then, Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
Mix the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients.
Clean, peel, and grate carrots. Use a paper towel to gently squeeze excess liquid from grated carrots.
Roughly chop walnuts.
Carefully mix in grated carrots and chopped walnuts to mixture until just combined.
Spray glass pan with non-stick spray and add your mixture.
Bake in the oven for 54-56 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean. Be sure to check out the notes section to avoid wet pockets.
Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts are calculated using the USDA's FoodCentral Database. Exact nutrition facts may vary.
Avoid opening the oven during baking.
If enough liquid is not removed from grated carrot the loaf may have wet spots.