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Carrot Bread

This moist cakey Carrot Bread is full of that classic carrot cake flavor with half the hassle! By itself it makes a quick and easy weekday breakfast or pair it with the optional cream cheese spread for a decadent and delicious dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Carrot Bread Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cup carrot finely grated
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup oil
  • 1½ cup flour
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Cream Cheese Spread Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1½ tbsp butter salted, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup pecans toasted, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Carrot Bread Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9x13 inch loaf pan.
  • Mix oil and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Add eggs and salt to sugar mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in carrots and walnuts and set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, sift all dry ingredients together.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to carrot mixtures, stirring just until combined. (Do not overmix!)
  • Pour batter into greased bread pan and bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Cream Cheese Spread Instructions

  • While bread is baking, beat butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until smooth.
  • Spread on top of finished bread and top with toasted chopped pecans.
  • Slice and enjoy!