Description
This carrot cake loaf is incredibly moist, warmly spiced, and packed with fresh grated carrots. Baked in a loaf pan for easy slicing, it’s the perfect no-fuss treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Add walnuts or raisins for extra texture, or drizzle with cream cheese glaze for an indulgent twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Carrots & Mix-Ins – Stir in grated carrots. If using, add walnuts and raisins.
- Combine Wet & Dry – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve – Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture—pre-shredded store-bought carrots can be too dry.
- No nuts or raisins? No problem! The loaf is delicious on its own.
- Want extra moisture? Add ¼ cup crushed pineapple (drained) to the batter.
- Storage: Keeps at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for 5-6 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: carrot cake loaf, easy carrot cake, moist carrot bread, spiced carrot loaf, homemade carrot cake