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Chai Spiced Carrot Loaf Cake

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Chai Spiced Carrot Loaf Cake is a moist, aromatic quick bread infused with warm chai spices and sweet carrots. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, it’s easy to make, freezer-friendly, and delicious plain or topped with glaze or frosting.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves or allspice
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable or sunflower)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and any optional add-ins like nuts or raisins.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Once cooled, top with a chai-spiced glaze or cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Use fresh grated carrots for the best texture and moisture.
  • Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free loaf.
  • Replace eggs with flax eggs and use non-dairy milk for a vegan version.
  • Add applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture.
  • Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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