Why I Love This Recipe
A loaf of good quick bread is a perfect addition to your weekend routine! If you haven’t figured out what to do for breakfast this weekend, grab a few carrots and get ready to throw together this delicious Eggless Carrot Cake Loaf that your whole family is sure to enjoy. One of the things I love the most about my Eggless Carrot Cake Loaf is that it is super easy to make. You only need a bowl (plus the measuring utensils, of course) to prepare the batter. No electric mixer is required. Just stir everything in, then dump it in the pan and bake. Easy as pie (actually, this quick bread is easier than most pies!). This supremely moist bread is wonderfully spiced and flavorful. While Eggless Carrot Cake Bread is a dense bread, it remains extremely soft. It’s frustrating when your quick bread ends up dry and flavorless; You won’t have to worry about that with this recipe! Whether you plan to make Eggless Carrot Cake Loaf for breakfast, brunch, or just a snack, you can never go wrong. Pair it with my Cream Cheese Frosting, and you have an even sweeter treat! If you like this recipe you might also like my Eggless Carrot Cake, Eggless Carrot Cake Cupcakes, and/or Eggless Carrot Banana Muffins (cookbook).
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
I love a recipe that uses everyday ingredients. Most of these items you will already have on-hand! Here’s a rundown of the ingredients you’ll need (for the full recipe, scroll down):
All-Purpose Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here, skip the cake flour, bread flour and wheat flour. Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Make sure they’re not expired.Spices: Ground Cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half. Unsalted Butter: You can also use salted butter if that is what you have handy. In that case, skip the salt called in the recipe. For a dairy-free version substitute for vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil. Brown Sugar: Feel free to substitute the brown sugar with white granulated sugar or coconut sugar. But keep in mind the loaf won’t be as tender and moist.Maple SyrupApplesauce: Use unsweetened version. Plain Yogurt: I recommend using the full-fat version. Pure Vanilla Extract: : For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!Carrots: When baking with carrots, my #1 tip is to shred whole carrots yourself. Do not use packaged pre-shredded carrots because they are hard and dry.
Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial
You’ll have the recipe instructions memorized in no time; I promise:
1 – Mix Dry Ingredients
2 – Mix Wet Ingredients
3 – Combine Dry And Wet Ingredients
4 – Fold In Carrots
5 – Bake
6 – Frost
Frosting the bread is totally optional. My family loves frosting, so I add it. However, the bread is tremendously delicious without any frosting on top.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
To make the frosting, I use my cream cheese frosting recipe and add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Adapt This Recipe to Other Food Allergies
This recipe is egg-free, but you can certainly adapt it to other food allergies.
Gluten-Free
Substitute all-purpose flour for 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour mix. My favorite brands are Cup4Cup and King Arthur.
Dairy-Free
Use your favorite plant-based, dairy-free, or vegan butter and yogurt. You can also substitute butter for the same amount of light-tasting oil. My favorite dairy-free butter brands for baking are:
Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter.Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store: Unfrosted Eggless Carrot Cake Loaf can be stored, wrapped with plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to 4 – 5 days. Frosted Eggless Carrot Cake Loaf can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze: Let the bread cool completely. You can freeze a whole loaf, but I recommend cutting the carrot bread into individual slices first. Wrap each piece well with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat it, pull your slices out of the freezer the night before and let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator. If desired, bring to room temperature and frost before serving. I don’t recommend freezing the cream cheese frosting.
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You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking. Originally posted in March 2021, post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in March 2022.
