Name: Carrot Cake Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 cup avocado oil; 2 large eggs (at room temperature); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup buttermilk or yogurt; 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups carrots (grated); 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped); Cooking spray; 4 oz. cream cheese (room temperature); 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Indulge in the perfect fusion of comforting flavors with this irresistibly moist carrot cake bread. This delightful creation combines the classic taste of carrot cake with the convenience of a sliceable loaf, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Bursting with freshly grated carrots, warm spices and a hint of sweetness, each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

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Carrot Cake Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Servings 10

Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients

Cake

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup avocado oil
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk or yogurt
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups carrots grated
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Cooking spray

Cream cheese frosting

4 oz. cream cheese room temperature
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray standard loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving 2-inch overhang on sides.
In large mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In separate medium bowl, combine oil, eggs, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until combined. Fold in carrots and walnuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until firm and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer cake to wire rack and cool completely, removing parchment paper.
Meanwhile, make frosting. In mixing bowl with electric mixer or stand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. While mixing, add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt, mixing until uniform.
When the loaf is fully cooled, cover with frosting.