Carrot Cake Loaf

May 1, 2023

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon McNess ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups lightly packed, finely shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon McNess Champion Madagascar Vanilla Compound
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoon quick cooking rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8X4 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients and set aside..
  3. In a medium size bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Then add the carrot mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans and then pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. For the streusel: In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients 1/2 cup pecans, oats, coconut and melted butter; sprinkle over top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Make an aluminum foil tent over the loaf during the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent overbrowning.
  8. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  9. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap loaf in plastic wrap and let sit overnight before slicing.
  10. Enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. 🙂