Best 10 Carrot Loaf Recipes

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Carrot loaf is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and nuts, making it a nutritious and flavorful treat. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this versatile recipe can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences and dietary restrictions. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, carrot loaf is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. From classic carrot loaf to creative variations like chocolate chip carrot loaf or cream cheese-swirled carrot loaf, there's a recipe out there to satisfy every palate.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT LOAF CAKE WITH TANGY LEMON GLAZE



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This easy, breezy one-bowl loaf cake makes the perfect afternoon snack - and a perfect breakfast the next day, too. It's lightly spiced and nut- and fruit-free, but feel free to add about 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit, if that's how you like your carrot cake. There is an optional bit of grated carrot in the lemony glaze, which doesn't lend that much flavor, but provides a lovely light orange hue. If grating carrot for the glaze seems fussy, you can certainly skip it.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 (9-by-5-inch) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup/180 milliliters neutral oil or mild olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup/225 grams packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups/225 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 packed cups peeled and grated carrots (about 6 ounces/165 grams, from 3 medium carrots)
1 lemon
1 cup/100 grams confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated carrot (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the center. Oil a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line it with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides. Oil the paper, too.
  • Add the light brown sugar and eggs to a large bowl and whisk vigorously until pale in color, about 2 minutes. Add the oil, cinnamon, cardamom and salt. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda, and whisk, starting slowly to incorporate the flour without spilling it, until well combined and smooth, switching to a rubber spatula if necessary. Fold in the grated carrots. The batter will be very thick.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any big air bubbles.
  • Bake the cake until golden and puffed and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Set the pan on a rack to cool for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, use the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan and set on the rack over a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • When the cake is cool, make the glaze: Finely zest the lemon into a medium bowl. Juice the lemon, and set aside lemon juice. Add the confectioners' sugar and finely grated carrot (if using) to the bowl with the zest, along with 4 teaspoons of the lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until smooth. Add more lemon juice as needed to make a thick but pourable glaze. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for a few minutes before slicing. Store the cake well wrapped at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

MARY ANNE'S MOIST AND NUTTY CARROT LOAF



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This moist, dense and nutty Carrot Bread has been a family tradition for years.

Provided by P Weiss

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 carrots
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • Sift together baking soda, salt, spices, and flour.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground carrots, pineapple, oil, and sugar. Mix in eggs. Blend flour mixture into carrot mixture. Mix well. Fold nuts and raisins into batter. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into bread comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 26 g

CARROT MEAT LOAF



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We love to take slices of this tasty loaf to the field during harvest season---I either bake it or cook it up quickly in the microwave---it's a real blessing during our busiest time of year.-Irene Knodel, Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 envelope (1 ounce) onion soup mix
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 cups shredded carrots
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
GLAZE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, milk, soup mix, bread crumbs and carrots. Add beef and pork; mix well. Shape mixture into a circle with a 9-in. diameter; form a 3-in. hole in the center of the circle. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drain. , Combine glaze ingredients; spread over meat. Bake 10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , MICROWAVE METHOD: Prepare and shape loaf as above. Place on a microwave-proof platter. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 16-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, giving the dish a quarter turn every 3 minutes. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a custard cup, combine glaze ingredients. Spread half the glaze over meat loaf. Return to microwave on medium for 1 minute; remove. Cover remaining glaze with waxed paper and heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute. Serve glaze in center of meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts :

CARROT HONEY LOAF



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As a busy health-care professional and mom, one of the most meaningful gifts I give to the people I love is my time and skills in the kitchen. I have been baking since I was 7 years old and while I still am an avid baker, raising three children, caring for three dogs and working full-time leaves me with little energy! My family appreciates all my efforts and this is a favorite extra "gift" I give people for special events like a housewarming or welcoming a new baby. It is especially good toasted with butter. -Krystal Horudko, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups grated carrots (about 3 large carrots)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine eggs, oil, honey and vanilla; beat until smooth. In another bowl, whisk next 7 ingredients for 30 seconds. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture just until combined. Add carrots; mix well., Pour batter into a lightly greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; bake until a toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ABC-1 2 3 (APPLE, BANANA, CARROT) LOAF



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This is my go-to banana bread I make to use up those brown bananas. I also peel and freeze overripe bananas and keep them until I feel like baking. Easy to bake, moist muffins or mini-loaf cakes, made with variety of ingredients you probably have on hand. Original recipe. I have used fewer bananas, more carrot or apple, etc, always with good results. I have made with double the sugar, which is a little too sweet for me. If you like your muffins sweet, add more sugar to taste. These keep well, but I never had to store them more than 3 days.

Provided by deurotelle

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 36 muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 apple, grated (I usually use Fuji or Gala, any type will do)
2 bananas, mashed
3 carrots, grated
2 cups rolled oats (I use Bob's Red Mill)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup ground flax seeds (optional)
8 ounces yogurt (good substitutes if you don't have sour cream on hand) or 8 ounces cream cheese (good substitutes if you don't have sour cream on hand)
1 cup liquid coconut oil or 1 cup mild-tasting cooking oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins or 1 cup chopped dates
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 8 mini-loaf pans (3-1/2 x 6) or muffin tins (may use paper liners).
  • Peel and core apple and put through food processor, or grate by hand. Put carrots through processor, then bananas. Set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and whisk together to combine.
  • In a small bowl, add sour cream, oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry in large bowl. Mix with wooden spoon. Batter will be thick.
  • Add fruit and nuts of your choice, and stir in.to distribute.
  • Fill muffin cups or mini-loaf pans almost to the top (this batter does not rise a lot).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes (loaf pans) or 25 minutes (muffins). Depending on how many wet to dry ingredients, baking times may vary. Test with clean butter knife before removing from oven. Butter knife should come out clean when inserted into center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3.3

CARROT, APPLE AND CINNAMON LOAF (LIGHT)



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Make and share this Carrot, Apple and Cinnamon Loaf (Light) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/4 cups grated carrots
2/3 cup peeled finely chopped apple
1/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly spray an 8 1/2-by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil.
  • Mix the oil, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and yogurt in a large bowl or food processor until well combined. Stir in the carrot, apple and raisins.
  • Combine both flours with the baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl, mixing well. Add to the egg mixture and stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and bake in the center of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CARROT AND RAISIN LOAF



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This recipe come from our local newspaper's "Recipe Swap". I have tried it and it is really, really good. As a matter of fact, the loaf didn't last more than a day and it was devoured by myself and my husband. The Recipe Swap tester wrote in her notes that this loaf is Moist, dense and not too sweet, This is a good, easy,...

Provided by Shirley Murtagh

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1+1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1+1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of ginger
pinch of nutmeg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 8x4x2 inch loaf pan.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oil, sugar, eggs, applesauce and vanilla.
  • 4. Stir in carrots and raisins (if using).
  • 5. Gently but thoroughly stir in flour mixture just until blended.
  • 6. Spoon into prepared pan and bake about 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean
  • 7. Cool on a rack for about 10 minutes and then remove from pan and cool completely

FAT FREE LOAF (WITH DATES AND CARROT-YUMMY!)



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I found this recipe on an internet forum - inventer unknown. It is a boiled fruit loaf- super easy, and can all be mixed in the one pot. It is well liked by children and adults, and is nice with butter (not fat free!) Aparently if cut into 15 slices, 1 slice = 1.5 weight watchers points. This is great made with gluten free flour, it is also vegan.

Provided by Tamarisk

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10-15 slices, 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

180 g pitted dates (chopped with scissors- each date 3-4 x)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
1 carrot, grated (medium- large)
1 1/2 cups self raising flour (or 1 tsp baking powder per cup of normal flour)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
1 grated apple, also goes well (as well as the carrot)

Steps:

  • Combine dates, brown sugar, bicarb soda and water in a pot. Bring to boil, simmer for 1-2 mins (stir a few times) then turn off heat and leave to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius Grease a 22x 11cm tin (or use baking paper).
  • Add carrot to date mix (I just grate straight into pot) a 1/2 or whole apple is also nice grated in too (I don't wait until date mix is totally cool).
  • Sift flour and spices together and add to mix. (I don't- I just chuck it all into the pot! Saves on dishes).
  • Mix well and spoon into loaf tin. You can add extra water if too dry to mix well.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes Use a skewer to check if middle cooked.
  • Note- if using gluten free flour (not self raising) add 2- 2.5 teaspoons of baking powder + 1 tsp (optional) of guar gum.

BANANA CARROT LOAF, LOW FAT



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Another one from Costco. Haven't tried it yet, but it's on my list.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonfat cooking spray
3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup sugar
two eggs or four egg whites
1 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup mashed bananas, about three

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix applesauce, sugar, the eggs or egg whites in a bowl. Mix well with mixer.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix into the above mixture.
  • 4. Fold carrots and bananas into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Makes 10 servings. Note: dust lightly with powdered sugar or spread with whipped low fat cream cheese and chopped nuts if desired. Cooking the Costco way

ZUCCHINI CARROT LOAF



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A great way to use up the bounty from the garden, this is a very moist loaf.

Provided by Edith Kehoe

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 c bran flakes
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c applesauce
3 large eggs
2 c carrots, shredded
1 c zucchini, grated
1/2 c raisins (optional)
1/2 c nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line a 9x5x4 load pan. Set aside.
  • 2. Combine flour, bran flakes and seasonings in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 3. Beat together eggs, sugars, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Slowly add in flour mixture and combine so no flour shows. Add grated carrot and zucchini and mix to combine. Add raisins and nuts, which are optional.
  • 4. Pour into prepared pan. It will be very full, but loaf does not rise very much.
  • 5. Bake approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes then remove from pan and allow to cool completely. Keeps very well, wrapped in fridge.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots. This will give your carrot loaf the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the carrot loaf tough.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches. This will give the carrot loaf enough room to rise.
  • Bake the carrot loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about an hour.
  • Let the carrot loaf cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Carrot loaf is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's perfect for potlucks and bake sales, and it also makes a great gift. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, carrot loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make treat, give carrot loaf a try.

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