Looking for a delicious and comforting treat? This Carrot Cake Bread is the perfect choice. With its golden-brown crust and moist, spiced interior, this bread is not only tasty but also visually appealing, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Carrot Cake Bread
Why This Carrot Cake Bread is the Best
Moist and Flavorful: The combination of grated carrots and warm spices ensures a moist texture with every bite.
Beautiful Presentation: The golden crust and white icing topped with chopped nuts make this bread a showstopper.
Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this bread perfect even for beginners.
This Carrot Cake Bread is a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake. The sweet, spiced aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes is simply irresistible. The tender crumb and crunchy nut topping make each bite a delightful experience.
Ingredient Notes
Carrot Cake Bread
- Light brown soft sugar & caster sugar: Sweeten the bread while providing moisture and a tender crumb.
- Sunflower oil: Adds richness and moisture, keeping the bread soft and moist.
- Non-dairy milk: Enhances moisture, helping to bind the ingredients together.
- Cider or white wine vinegar: Reacts with the baking soda for a lighter, airy texture.
- Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and depth of flavor.
- All-purpose & wholemeal flour: Provide structure, while the wholemeal flour adds a subtle nutty flavor and a wholesome texture.
- Baking powder & bicarbonate of soda: Leavening agents that help the bread rise.
- Ground cinnamon, ginger, & nutmeg: Add warmth, spice, and aromatic depth to the bread, enhancing the carrot flavor.
- Grated carrot: Adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a subtle earthy flavor, making the bread soft and tender.
Lemon Glaze
- Icing sugar: Sweetens the glaze, creating a smooth and glossy finish.
- Non-dairy yogurt (optional): Adds creaminess and tang to balance the sweetness.
- Lemon juice: Provides a bright, tart flavor that complements the spices and sweetness of the bread.
Serving Suggestions for Carrot Cake Bread
- With Cream Cheese Frosting: Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Paired with Tea: Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea for a delightful snack.
- Garnished with Nuts: Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts for an extra crunch.
- With Fresh Fruit: Serve with a side of fresh fruit for a burst of color and flavor.
Tips for the Best Carrot Cake Loaf:
- For optimal results, use gram measurements with a digital scale rather than cup conversions. Precision is key in baking, and cups can be inaccurate, so I cannot guarantee the same results with volume measurements.
- When grating carrots, use a standard-size grater for the best texture in your cake. A fine grater will make the carrots too soft.
- Sunflower oil is my go-to for its neutral flavor, but feel free to substitute with other mild oils. If you enjoy a stronger flavor, olive oil or melted coconut oil can also be used.
- For added texture and flavor, try folding a few handfuls of raisins or chopped walnuts into the batter along with the grated carrots.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze or frosting. This step is essential to prevent the glaze from melting.
- For a delicious variation, swap the lemon glaze with a vegan cream cheese frosting.
- If you prefer a less sweet option, omit the glaze entirely. This makes the carrot cake loaf a great choice for breakfast or brunch.
A Perfect Anytime Treat
This Carrot Cake Bread is a delicious, comforting treat that’s perfect for any time of the day. Its warm flavor and beautiful presentation make it a standout snack that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or just looking for a special treat, this bread is sure to impress.
FAQs
HOW LONG WILL THIS Carrot Cake Bread KEEP?
This Carrot cake Bread will be kept for around 5 days in an airtight container.
CAN I FREEZE IT?
Yes, any leftover slices of this cake will freeze great in an airtight container. Allow defrosting at room temperature.
Carrot Cake Bread
Ingredients
Carrot cake Bread:
- 150 g 3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp light brown soft sugar
- 65 g 1/3 cup caster (superfine) sugar
- 120 ml 1/2 cup sunflower oil (or another mild-flavored oil)
- 120 ml 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (like soy)
- 2 tsp cider or white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 140 g 1 cup + 2 Tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- 65 g 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp plain wholemeal flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 240 g 8.5 oz grated carrot
Lemon Glaze:
- 175 g 1 1/2 cups icing (powdered) sugar sifted
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened non-dairy yogurt optional
- juice of 1/2 lemon plus extra as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) or gas mark 4. Grease a 4.5 x 8.5-inch (11.5 x 21.5 cm) loaf tin and line it with a strip of baking parchment, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, caster sugar, oil, milk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and your choice of lemon or orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, sift the plain flour, wholemeal flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently whisk the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined and no flour pockets remain. Avoid over-mixing, as it can result in a dense cake.
- Fold the grated carrots into the batter until well distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smooth the top, and bake for around 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 20 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze
- To make the glaze, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and add yogurt if desired. Gradually stir in lemon juice until a thick but pourable glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled carrot cake loaf and let it set before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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Carrot Cake Bread