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Moist Cream Cheese Frosting Loaf Recipe with 5-Star Reviews

Cream Cheese Frosting Loaf
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A moist and flavorful carrot cake loaf topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/44 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 3–4 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional, in the batter)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted, for the top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk oil granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Stir in shredded carrots and chopped pecans (if using).
  5. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay). Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until thick and creamy. Spread over fully cooled loaf.
  7. Sprinkle toasted chopped pecans on top. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 55 days.
  • You can also bake this in muffin tins adjust baking time.

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Keywords: cream cheese frosting loaf, moist carrot cake, quick bread, pecans, spiced bread

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