This ultra-moist carrot cake loaf is warmly spiced and layered with rich cream cheese frosting for a cozy bakery-style dessert.

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ginger

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups grated carrots

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1/4 cup raisins (optional)

200 g cream cheese

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 1/2–2 cups icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare loaf pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Mix oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

5. Fold in carrots, nuts, and raisins.

6. Bake 45–55 minutes until set.

7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.

8. Slice loaf, frost center and top.

Finely grate carrots for best texture.

Cool completely before frosting.

Store refrigerated for freshness.