Description
A delightful Maple Glazed Carrot Cake Loaf that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the comforting flavors of carrot cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g grated carrots (about 2–3 medium carrots)
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 10 g baking powder
- 5 g ground cinnamon
- 100 g walnuts, chopped
- 100 ml maple syrup (for glaze)
- 30 g powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well and add eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the maple glaze by whisking together maple syrup and powdered sugar.
- Once the loaf is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- For a more intense maple flavor, use pure maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Maple Glazed Carrot Cake, Carrot Cake Loaf, Maple Syrup Dessert