A loaf packed with carrots, coconut and pineapple
Usually, when a recipe calls for sifting, I just say “pffft – I’m not doing it.” I mean – that’s an extra step, something else to clean, and with all that extra work, will it really be worth it?
Well, believe it not, I sifted something for the first time this past week. Yea, it was kinda time consuming, and yes, I had something else to wash, but it felt kinda gratifying. Like, man, you’re a legit baker. But to be honest, I couldn’t really tell a difference.
Either way, I think I’ll sift as needed from now on. It’s nice to know I have the skill, but I’ll reserve if it for cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and baking soda (I always get small bits of it in my treats without sifting!)
With Holy Week upon us, I imagine there could be lots of sifting opportunities – like Hot Cross Buns, Bunny Bread, Coconut Cake – the list goes on and on (there’s so little time!) One item you should definitely include is this Carrot Cake Loaf! It’s packed with all the traditional flavors like coconut, pineapple, pecans and it’s topped with a sweet orange glaze. This would be the perfect easy treat to include in your Easter festivities.
Happy Spring!
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 oz vanilla soy yogurt
- 1.33 cups cashew milk
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Zest of one orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 tbsp boiling water
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, combine, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, milk, oil and extract. Fold dry into wet and mix until most lumps are eliminated. Fold in carrot, coconut, pineapple and mini chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for about 30 minutes. Then carefully remove from pan, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Place zest and powdered sugar in small bowl. Whisk in boiling water until smooth. Spread over loaf and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
More Carrot Treats:
I usually never sift ingredients, either! I chalk it up to laziness, haha! 🙂 But it looks like it was worth the extra time. Love this gorgeous treat, Megan!
Thanks Gayle! I’m lazy too 😉
I actually love sifting – there’s something so satisfying about the mountain of fluffiness you get. Especially when it turns into this delectable carrot loaf. Perfection for spring!
Thanks Kate! I think I have mixed feelings about sifting – I like it when I do it, but usually I just don’t have the time!
Looks perfectly moist and delicious Megan! LOVE that glaze!
Thanks so much, Mary Ann 🙂
This carrot loaf looks great! Super moist and packed with gorgeous flavours! Love the glaze! 🙂
Thanks Jess!
Oh my gosh…look at all of that texture and flavor inside! I want this NOW! 🙂
And I’m with you — I only sift on a very infrequent as-needed basis! I rarely have the time (or patience) for that extra step!
I agree. Thanks Blair!
That orange pecan glaze sounds ridiculously amazing!!!
It is! Thanks Jennifer 🙂
Megan, you had me at: “carrots, coconut and pineapple.” That combo just says it all, doesn’t it? This carrot loaf looks so gorgeous and mouthwatering. Sifting: I am ALL there with ya. Haha. But I guess you’re saying it just might (maybe) time to start?? Oh, to be a legit baker! 😉 Great post, as always Megan!
Aww, you’re too sweet, Demeter! Thank you 🙂
I was just thinking about flour sifting yesterday, no joke. I often skip it too, but I know I shouldn’t. Especially when the results look like THIS!
ha ha! Thanks Mir 🙂
Megan these are genius! SUPER AWESOME!!! I do own a flour sifter, but have hardly used it
Thank you, Rahul 🙂
This looks lovely! love the glaze!
Thanks Manali 🙂
I’m with you, I don’t sift unless it’s a must for a recipe. 🙂 This recipe is so perfect for Easter, it also looks really delicious!
Thanks Katie 🙂
I always feel lazy, when it comes to sift something for the recipe. As you said it is actually an extra work or extra step, while making recipe. But at the same time sometime it is mandatory to do that. BTW loved your recipe!!!
Thanks Puja. I’m more open minded to sifting these days 😉
Gorgeous loaf Megan! Chock full of goodness and deliciousness. And that sifting thing, makes us legit! My sifter is old old, and I really need a new one, I think the inside edge of the screen is starting to rust…not good! Sometimes I just stir well with a fork and hope for the best. 🙂
ha ha, Allie! A lot of my baking supplies are worn out, but not my sifter (cause I don’t have one!)
I love how this is just filled to the gills with everything wonderful! What a great looking loaf. And I could eat that frosting with a spoon.
Oh, me, too! Thanks Amanda 🙂
Carrot cakes are my absolute favorite for spring and this loaf sounds delicious! Especially with that glaze! haha I kinda sorta hate sifting and will skip it unless I think it’s totally necessary!!
I’m carrot obsessed! Thanks Ashley 🙂
I am not a sifter either (I do t even own a sifter). Your carrot loaf looks irresistible!
I don’t either! Thanks Eva!
That looks really amazing! I love pineapple and coconut, so this carrot recipe is definitely worth trying! Great work!
Zaria
Thanks Zaria! You should definitely try it 🙂
I love everything about this loaf, Megan! I, too, am not a sifter unless it’s cocoa powder. If I haveeeeee to, I will sift flour. But usually, I just don’t love doing it, haha. But congrats on being a LEGIT baker because of it 😉
ha ha! Thanks Lynn 🙂
I don’t sift much either but it is good for airy and light cakes. This loaf looks perfect for Easter!
Thanks Zainab! I’ll have to sift for my next cake 🙂
I am totally a lazy sifter, I can’t even remember the last time I sifted! I’ll go out of my way to whisk something really well, and then even go through it and squish any lumps out with the back of spoon, instead of actually sifting it which would probably be quicker! lol … Carrot cake looks so good. Especially with coconut and pineapple, yum!!
I try to take shortcuts for lots of things, when in reality it would be easier just to do it the right way! Thanks Serena 🙂
I still need to make a carrot loaf. I love that you added coconut, too! I absolutely love the orange glaze!
Thanks Marsha! You must make a carrot loaf 🙂
Oh how I hate to sift. But….sometimes it’s necessary. Good for you! This bread sounds fabulous. I love all that’s going on inside it. Pineapple, nuts, coconut, carrots..and with a sweet orange glaze? Yum!
Thanks Michele 🙂
Girl, I’m so lazy about sifting. Sometimes I do it and sometimes I just use a whisk. Shame on me because I should be producing yummy treats like this!
ha ha! Thanks Rachelle 🙂
Oh, boy, I love all the goodies in your carrot loaf! Perfect for Easter. I rarely sift, but will whisk my dry ingredients on occasion to make sure they’re well mixed 🙂
That’s a good idea, Liz! Thanks 🙂
This looks yummy! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks Danielle 🙂 If you do give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
I love the heartiness of this loaf….and the orange glaze! 🙂
Me too! Thanks Kathy!