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elaine's perfectly spiced carrot loaf

BreadandSoupLady avatar
Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady
Vancouver, BC

I have used this recipe since the 1960's. It has a festive aroma. It freezes very well. It keeps well and even tastes better on the second day. I like it with a bit of butter, but it is excellent on it's own. You can use any nuts you prefer. I have used walnuts or pecans.

yield 10 -12
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For elaine's perfectly spiced carrot loaf

  • IN A MEDIUM-SIZED SAUCEPAN, PUT:
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    cloves
  • 2 lg
    carrots, finely grated
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • SIMMER ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER FOR 5 MINUTES. THEN COVER AND REST IT FOR 12 HOURS. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. THE NEXT DAY ADD:
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts
  • 2 1/2 c
    sifted flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make elaine's perfectly spiced carrot loaf

  • 1
    Bake in two oiled loaf pans or one tube pan at 275 degrees F. for two hours or less depending on the size of your pans. Muffin pans will take about 30 minutes. I have found that the loaves bake for a shorter time than the recipe states.
  • 2
    Cakes are done when toothpick inserted into them comes out clean. Allow to sit in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the baking pans.
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