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Texas Carrot Loaf is outstanding

Published: Mar 30, 2023 · Modified: Mar 30, 2023

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Texas Carrot Loaf on platter

Texas Carrot Loaf is a variation of carrot cake that I love. Quicker, easier and with less frosting, this old-fashioned pound cake style dessert is perfect when you are sitting around with family.

Don’t get me wrong: I am a forever fan of carrot cake. In fact, here is my recipe that I use all the time. You will notice the ingredients for Texas Carrot loaf are almost identical. But greasing and flouring multiple pans can be a chore. Plus, carrot cakes are gargantuan. Since it is just me and the hubs, this little loaf cake does the job.

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An easy loaf cake

This recipe yields much less cream cheese frosting than a traditional carrot cake. However, if you really want the extra, simply double the frosting part of this Texas Loaf Cake. I topped mine with chopped pecans, mint and some crystalized ginger. The ginger was really the perfect touch!

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One of the variations I would like to try with this recipe is mini-loafs. I think those would freeze well for a quick dessert. The frosting could be added later. I could also simply dust the Texas Carrot Loaf with powdered sugar or make a simple glaze with ½ cup of powdered sugar (55g) mixed with 1-2 spoonfuls (15ml-30ml) of orange juice. Again, since it is just me and the hubs, small cakes work best for us!

Texas Carrot Loaf on platter

A true Texas recipe

Why did I call this recipe Texas Carrot Loaf? Well, this recipe seems like one of those old-fashioned practical cakes that my grandmothers would have made. Most of the ingredients would have been in their cupboards and refrigerators. It’s humble, simple and it is delicious. I love these old-fashioned recipes that homemakers would have whipped up at the last minute – freshly baked and nothing fancy. It reminds me of home.

I hope you enjoy this little cake as much as I do!

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Ingredients

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Cake:

1 ½ cups grated fresh carrots (250g)

¾ cup vegetable oil (180ml)

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup sugar (200g)

¾ tsp. baking powder (3g)

¾ tsp. baking soda (4g)

¼ tsp. salt (1g)

1 tsp. vanilla extract (5ml)

1 tsp. ground cinnamon (2g)

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (188g)

½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (57g)

¼ cup golden raisins (37g)

¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained (canned not fresh – 112g)

Cream cheese glaze:

2 oz. unsalted butter, slightly softened (57g)

¾ cup powdered sugar (150g)

4oz cream cheese (115g)

½ tsp. fresh lemon juice (3ml)

Instructions

Grease a 5″ x 9″ (12.7cm x 23cm) loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Grease the interior of the parchment paper and dust lightly with flour. Heat your oven to 350°F (176°C.)

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix gently but thoroughly with a spoon until well combined. Incorporate the flour by adding one large spoonful at a time and stirring until well combined. Stir in nuts, raisins and crushed pineapple, combining thoroughly.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour until a toothpick comes out clean from center. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing carrot loaf from pan. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

When carrot loaf is completely cool, combine the butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese and lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread over cake.

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  1. Sylvia A Sanchez

    April 6, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    I’m making this for our Easter dinner. Perfect size for just my husband and myself.

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    • Melissa Guerra

      April 10, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Sylvia! Yes, my husband and I shared this with his family who live next door. Enough for sharing but not too much! I might try making smaller loaves and freezing them without frosting. Home made dessert is always nice, especially when the cooking is done!

      Reply
  2. Bertha okeefe

    January 4, 2025 at 3:44 pm

    Planned to make this I love carrot cakes, . My family should love this.

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    • Melissa Guerra

      January 6, 2025 at 9:13 pm

      I hope so! Enjoy and Happy New Year Bertha! MG

      Reply

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