Nutty Carrot Loaf

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Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Bread, Snack
Servings: 8 Serves
Forget the cream cheese frosting! This simple loaf is inspired by a traditional carrot cake with a little nutty surprise. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (125 mL) chunky peanut butter
  • ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups (500 mL) grated carrots
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground ginger
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
  • 1¾ cups (425 mL) flour
  • ½ cup (125 mL) milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with waxed paper.
  • Whisk brown sugar, peanut butter, oil and eggs until creamy. Add carrots and vanilla, and stir to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine spices, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Add flour mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Pour into the pan and bake for 1 hour or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
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