a carrot-cranberry loaf

๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated carrots ๐Ÿฅ•
  • ยฝ cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
  • ยฝ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ยฝ cup oil (vegetable oil)
  • 2 eggs ๐Ÿฅš
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ยฝ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • Pinch of salt

๐Ÿฏ Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2โ€“3 tbsp milk
  • ยฝ tsp vanilla extract

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Step-by-Step Instructions

๐Ÿฅฃ Prepare the batter

  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Preheat oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF)
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Add vanilla extract and mix well

๐Ÿฅ• Add dry ingredients

  • ๐Ÿ”ธ In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Gradually combine dry mix into wet mixture

๐Ÿ’ Add fillings

  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Fold in grated carrots, cranberries, and nuts
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Mix gently until evenly combined

๐Ÿฐ Bake

  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Pour batter into a greased cake pan
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Bake for 35โ€“45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Let it cool completely

๐Ÿฏ Add glaze

  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form a smooth glaze
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Pour over the cooled cake
  • ๐Ÿ”ธ Let it drip and set naturally

โ“ Q&A

Q: Can I skip nuts?
โœ”๏ธ Yes, you can omit them or replace with seeds.

Q: How to store this cake?
โœ”๏ธ Keep in an airtight container for 2โ€“3 days at room temp or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Q: Can I make it healthier?
โœ”๏ธ Replace sugar with honey or brown sugar and use whole wheat flour.

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