Carrot Loaf with Cream (Print)
Juicy spiced carrot bread featuring a rich cheese middle and sweet cinnamon crumb topping, great anytime.
# Ingredients:
→ Cinnamon Crumble Topping
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50 grams white sugar
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25 grams brown sugar
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85 grams plain flour
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Pinch of salt
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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56 grams melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled)
→ Carrot Batter
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150 grams shredded carrots
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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166 grams plain flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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56 grams sour cream
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80 ml neutral vegetable oil
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2 medium eggs
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
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66 grams white sugar
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66 grams brown sugar
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
→ Cheesy Center
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23 grams plain flour
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50 grams white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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226 grams softened cream cheese
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1 egg
→ Sweet Drizzle
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2–3 teaspoons milk
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40 grams powdered sugar
# Steps:
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5x2.5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray. Add parchment to overhang on the sides—this helps lift it out easily.
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In a bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, cinnamon, and flour. Drizzle in the butter and use a fork to mix until clumps form. Set aside.
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Grab a small bowl and whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Put it aside for later.
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In a large bowl, mix the eggs, sour cream, oil, both sugars, and vanilla. Once fully blended, fold in the grated carrots with a spatula.
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Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mix. Stir until you no longer see dry flour. Add in nuts now if you're using them.
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Take another bowl and beat together the cream cheese, egg, sugar, flour, and vanilla. Use the lowest speed and stop as soon as it looks smooth.
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Pour half the carrot batter into the pan. Smooth out the cream cheese mixture on top. Spread the remaining carrot batter, and finish with a thick sprinkle of crumble topping.
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Bake for about 55–65 minutes. If the top gets too browned by 30 minutes, loosely cover with foil. Check readiness with a toothpick—it should come out mostly clean with crumbs, not wet batter.
# Additional Notes:
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Pick the right pan size (9x5x2.5-inch) to avoid overflow from the layers and topping.