Description
A moist and flavorful Sticky Carrot Date Loaf with Brown Sugar Ginger Syrup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) finely grated carrot
- 1 cup (150g) chopped pitted dates
- 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water
For the brown sugar ginger syrup:
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped dates into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, prepare the brown sugar ginger syrup by combining brown sugar, water, and grated ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted and glossy.
Notes
- Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal from the pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sticky Carrot Date Loaf, Brown Sugar Ginger Syrup, Baking, Dessert, Moist Loaf