Carrot Cake Loaf

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9X4.5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, add the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth and the mixture slightly lightens in color, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the oil and whisk to combine. Add the yogurt and buttermilk. Whisk to combine.

Step 5

Working in two additions, tip about half of the dry ingredients into the batter and stir together with a rubber spatula. Add the second half and mix until smooth.

Step 6

Add the carrots and fold until combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer poked into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Cool the cake on a wire rack before topping with the cream cheese frosting.

Step 8

Using an electric mixer (hand or stand), beat the butter until smooth. Add the cream cheese and mix until combined.

Step 9

Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Mix on low to combine then increase the speed to medium and mix until smooth. No need to over do it here, then frosting should be thick and smooth. Add milk as needed.

Step 10

When done, scoop mounds of frosting on top of the cooled cake and swirl with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. The frosting will be thick.