Description

Carrot Pound Cake is ultra-moist, rich, and perfectly sweet with warm spices and tender shredded carrots in every bite. This easy loaf-style carrot cake has a dense, buttery crumb that feels like pure comfort—perfect for coffee breaks, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Pinch of salt

1 cup finely grated carrots

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

Chopped walnuts

Raisins

Orange zest

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Stir grated carrots into the wet mixture.

5. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

6. Fold in optional add-ins if using.

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

10. Slice and serve.

Notes

• Finely grate carrots for the best texture.

• Tastes even better the next day.

• Delicious plain or topped with cream cheese glaze.