Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
To store, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Keeps at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: carrot cake, loaf cake, dessert, baking, vegetarian