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Carrot-Cardamom Bread with Cinnamon Cashew Cream
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Carrot-Cardamom Bread with Cinnamon Cashew Cream

Carrot-cardamom bread made with olive oil, whole-grains, and plenty of rich spices, and frosted with luxurious plant-based cinnamon cashew cream. This beautiful loaf is perfect for serving at spring brunches or to prepare for a week of nutritious breakfasts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. orange zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
  • **Cinnamon-Cashew Cream**
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 1 hour
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened nut or coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine carrots, sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, orange zest and juice in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to carrot mixture; whisk just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove bread from pan; cool completely.
  • Prepare cinnamon-cashew cream by combining all ingredients in a food processor; blend until very smooth (3 to 4 minutes). Spread cream over top of bread loaf, or on individual slices after being cut. Sprinkle with additional nuts, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g