Description
This moist Carrot Ginger Date Loaf with Citrus Glaze is fragrant, spiced, and perfect for brunch or tea time. Naturally sweetened with dates, it’s a cozy bake that always delights.
Ingredients
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt or buttermilk
1 cup (150g) finely grated carrots
¾ cup (120g) chopped dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
Citrus Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Extra zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, eggs, yogurt, ginger, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Add grated carrots and chopped dates, mixing gently.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth to make glaze.
10. Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf and garnish with extra orange zest if desired.
11. Let glaze set for 10–15 minutes.
12. Slice and serve.
Notes
For extra crunch, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
This loaf freezes beautifully—slice before freezing for easy grab-and-go snacks.
You can substitute dates with raisins or dried cranberries for variation.
Dairy-free yogurt works well for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg