Healthy carrot loaf cake
The classic carrot bread has all the qualities you want in a healthy homemade baked good: soft, moist, and flavorful.
The recipe can be frozen. Both kids and adults love the cake-like texture. This is a good option for weekend meal preparation.
Slice and freeze any leftovers for a quick fix on a rainy or cold day.
Homemade carrot quick bread recipes
Carrot Raisin bread: Mix two-thirds cup of raisins with the dry ingredients.
Carrot Zucchini bread: You can replace up to a fourth cup of carrot shreds with zucchini shreds. Do not substitute more than one-fourth cup for the best texture.
Pineapple Carrot Bread: You can replace up to half the carrot shreds with diced pineapple. Drain the canned pineapple well.
Homemade carrot quick bread recipes
Carrot Raisin bread: Mix two-thirds cup of raisins with the dry ingredients.
Carrot Zucchini bread: You can replace up to a fourth cup of carrot shreds with zucchini shreds. Do not substitute more than one-fourth cup for the best texture.
Pineapple Carrot Bread: You can replace up to half the carrot shreds with diced pineapple. Drain the canned pineapple well.
Carrot bread ingredients
This old-fashioned carrot cake bread requires flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. You can also add water, butter, oil, a sweetener, an optional egg or flax egg, walnuts or pecans, and shredded carrots.
No yeast, bananas, or sourdough starter is required. This recipe is low-calorie, vegan, and oil-free. You can also choose from a low-carb keto and paleo option.
You can use white all-purpose flour, whole grain spelled flour, oat, or whole wheat pastry. I haven’t tried coconut, almond, or whole wheat flour. If you want to try, some brands of gluten-free all-purpose flour might also work.
Carrots are full of health benefits. Carrots are high in antioxidants and fiber and low in calories and potassium. They also contain a lot of beta-carotene, converted into vitamin A. Use orange, yellow, or purple carrots.
A food processor is the easiest way to shred carrots finely. Box graters will work if you don’t have a food processor. Before slicing, wash and peel carrots.
The loaf won’t rise as much if you don’t use the flax or egg in a vegan carrot cake, but it will still be delicious!
How to make the best carrot loaf
Prepare the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a loaf pan measuring 9×5 inches. I also like to line the bottom with parchment paper because removing the baked carrot loaf is easier.
Stir all dry ingredients in a large bowl. The liquid components can be whisked separately in a bowl or added directly to the dry ingredients.
Mixing dry and moist ingredients should only be done until they are evenly combined. This will prevent the formation of too much gluten, which can cause the texture to become challenging.
Spread the batter in the loaf pan and place on the center rack of the oven. Bake the carrot quickbread for an hour or until the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean.
Allow the recipe to cool completely, then invert it onto a serving plate or tray. If you wait long enough the next day, the texture and taste will be firmer. Once the loaf has cooled, it becomes less fragile and easier to cut.
Store leftovers in the fridge or on the counter with a towel loosely covering them overnight. Refrigerate leftover slices after a day in a container with a cover to keep them fresh.
In an airtight container, you can freeze any leftover slices of carrot cake for about three months. Use wax or parchment paper between each piece to prevent them from sticking together during thawing.
Serving suggestions
Serve plain or with cream cheese, coconut butter, or almond butter.
You can also turn this easy carrot cake into a sweet one by spreading a layer with pumpkin or apple butter or adding your favorite cream cheese or vanilla frosting.
You can also use it as a bread sandwich for your lunchbox. Use the thinly sliced carrot loaf instead of whole-wheat bread to create delicious peanut butter, jam, or almond butter with honey sandwiches.
Are you looking for a delicious Easter brunch recipe for your guests or family? This is a good choice because it can be prepared the night before and is quick to make.
Ingredients
Try this Keto Carrot Cake.
If desired, 1/2 cup of sugar can be unrefined.
2 tsp of baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
One cup of shredded carrots (200g).
One cup of water
You can use almond butter or oil instead of butter.
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add one flax or egg or two tablespoons of additional water
Optional 2/3 cup raisins
Optional 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
Grease and pre-heat the oven to 350 F. I like to also line the bottom of the pan with parchment. In a large mixing bowl, stir the dry ingredients. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Spread the mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or until the toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf is mostly clean. Let the bread cool down completely. The taste and texture will be even better if you can wait the following day. Some readers have reported that substituting applesauce for oil produced good results. I haven’t tried. Please feel free to experiment.