Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups (210g) grated carrots (from about 2 medium carrots)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup (80ml) oil (canola, sunflower, vegetable or olive oil)
½ cup (120ml) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
1 ⅔ cups (235g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground all spice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoon (56g) unsalted butter, softened
3 oz (85g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup (120g) powdered confectioner's sugar, sifted
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (5ml) milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prepare an 8.5×4.5-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang, and securing it with metal binder clips.
Grate the carrots finely and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the eggs, both sugars, oil, sour cream, and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Incorporate the grated carrots well.
In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Whisk everything to combine evenly before adding to the wet ingredients, then fold gently until mixed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Use a butter knife to create a line down the middle to guide its rise during baking.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is browned and a skewer comes out clean. After baking, allow it to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, whip together softened butter and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until creamy. Add cream cheese, vanilla, and milk, and mix until fluffy. Spread over the cooled loaf and decorate as desired.

Notes

Ensure the eggs and sour cream are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
You can adjust the spices based on your personal taste for added flavor. The loaf can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Using fresh grated carrots will enhance the flavor compared to pre-packaged options.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.