{"id":"d31db9fd-4581-4515-b647-d9dd5ffb563f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d31db9fd-4581-4515-b647-d9dd5ffb563f","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a26882949/best-carrot-cake-bread-recipe/","title":"Carrot Cake Bread","description":"This easy spiced carrot cake bread has everything you love about classic carrot cake, topped with cream cheese frosting and crushed pecans","servings":8,"servings_text":"8 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT2H30M","ingredients":[{"text":"Cooking spray","item":"Cooking spray"},{"text":"1 1/4 c. (150 g.) all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":150,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tsp. baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"1 c. (200 g.) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":200,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 c. vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp. pure vanilla extract","item":"pure vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 c. finely grated carrots (from about 4 medium)","item":"finely grated carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"from about 4 medium"},{"text":"1/2 c. golden raisins","item":"golden raisins","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. toasted chopped pecans","item":"toasted chopped pecans","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 oz. cream cheese, softened","item":"cream cheese","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"1 c. (115 g.) confectioners’ sugar, sifted","item":"confectioners’ sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"sifted","metric_alternate":{"quantity":115,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tsp. pure vanilla extract","item":"pure vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 c. toasted chopped pecans","item":"toasted chopped pecans","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Grease a 9\" x 5\" loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment.","section":"Bread"},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg.","section":"Bread"},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. While whisking, slowly pour in oil until well combined, then whisk in vanilla. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture until just combined. Fold in carrots, raisins, and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.","section":"Bread"},{"number":4,"text":"Bake bread until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely.","section":"Bread"},{"number":5,"text":"In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until smooth.","section":"Frosting"},{"number":6,"text":"Spread frosting over loaf. Sprinkle with pecans.","section":"Frosting"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T05:55:28.419509+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T05:55:28.419509+00:00"}