Description
A delightful blend of traditional carrot cake and the unique flavor of sourdough, creating a moist and flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter (discard or active)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add your wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add carrots and mix-ins: Fold in the grated carrots and optional nuts and raisins.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with cream cheese frosting or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg