Carrot Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cupsugarAmount1/2 cupIngredientsugar
• 1/4 cupbrown sugarAmount1/4 cupIngredientbrown sugar
• 1eggAmount1Ingredientegg
• 1/2 cupvegetable oilAmount1/2 cupIngredientvegetable oil
• 1 tspvanilla extractAmount1/2 tspIngredientvanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cuppacked grated carrotsAmount1 1/2 cupIngredientpacked grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots) (about 2 medium carrots)
• 1 1/2 cupflourAmount1 1/2 cupIngredientflour
• 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/2 tspbaking sodaAmount1/2 tspIngredientbaking soda
• 1/4 tspbaking powderAmount1/4 tspIngredientbaking powder
• 1 tspcinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientcinnamon
• 1/2 tspground nutmegAmount1/2 tspIngredientground nutmeg
• 1/2 cupchopped walnutsAmount1/2 cupIngredientchopped walnuts, optional, optional
• 8 ozcream cheeseAmount8 ozIngredientcream cheese
• 1 cuppowdered sugarAmount1 cupIngredientpowdered sugar
• 1/2 tspvanilla extractAmount1/2 tspIngredientvanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, brown sugar, egg, oil, and vanilla, until fully combined, then stir in the carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powderAmount1/4 tspIngredientbaking powder, cinnamon, and walnuts. Add the flour mixture into the carrot mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

3. 3

   Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bre...: Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugarAmount1 cupIngredientpowdered sugar, and vanilla. Once the loaf has cooled, spread the frosting on top, slice, and serve.