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Moist Honey Glazed Carrot Cake Loaf with Brown Butter Frosting

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A moist and flavorful carrot cake loaf sweetened with honey and topped with a rich brown butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup (140 g) honey
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots), peeled and finely shredded
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
  • Honey Glaze:
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Brown Butter Frosting:
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add honey, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in grated carrots, nuts (if using), and crushed pineapple (if using).
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula; do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick after 50 minutes. The toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, prepare honey glaze by warming honey and lemon juice together until combined and pourable; set aside.
  9. Immediately after baking, brush honey glaze evenly over the hot loaf to lock in moisture.
  10. Transfer loaf to a cooling rack and cool completely for at least 1 hour before frosting.
  11. To make frosting, brown butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat until amber and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  12. In a bowl, combine browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and 2-3 tbsp heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and spreadable.
  13. Once loaf is completely cool, spread brown butter frosting evenly on top.
  14. If frosting is too loose, chill in fridge for 10 minutes before spreading.
  15. For best flavor, let the loaf rest overnight wrapped in foil.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to keep loaf light. Brown butter carefully to avoid burning. Glaze the loaf while hot to lock in moisture. Let loaf rest overnight for improved flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use flax eggs, dairy-free butter, and maple syrup instead of honey.

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