Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups grated carrots
½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a saucepan, browning butter over medium heat until golden amber.
Whisk brown sugar and granulated sugar into warmed butter.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Fold in grated carrots and optional nuts.
Sprinkle flour, baking soda, salt, and spices into batter.
Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
Bake 50 minutes or until golden and firm to touch.
Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Browned butter must cool slightly before mixing with sugars.
Carrots will release liquid during baking.
Loaf stays moist for up to 2 days in airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg