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Carrot Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

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A delightful dessert that combines sweetness from carrots with a creamy topping, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) Make sure to drain well to avoid excess moisture.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional ingredient.
For the cream cheese glaze
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) Let sit at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk As needed for desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts (if using).
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Serve with a cup of tea or coffee. Add extra chopped nuts on top for decoration. Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for up to three months.
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