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Chai-Spiced Carrot Bread with Brown Butter Chai Cream Cheese Glaze

Chai-Spiced Carrot Bread with Brown Butter Chai Cream Cheese Glaze

Chai-Spiced Carrot Bread with Brown Butter Chai Cream Cheese Glaze Photo
Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    20 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT1H20M
    1 Hour
  • Yield:
    1 Loaf
Make something a little different this fall with this moist, warmly spiced carrot bread. Homemade chai spice gives this classic quick bread layers of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and warming spices, while a brown butter chai cream cheese glaze makes it extra special.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (see recipe)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
  • Brown Butter Chai Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chai spice blend
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
  • 473.18ml all-purpose flour
  • 4.26g baking soda
  • 2.13g baking powder
  • 2.13g salt
  • 12.78g chai spice blend (see recipe)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 59.15ml sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 236.59ml packed light brown sugar
  • 118.29ml vegetable oil
  • 4.26g vanilla extract
  • 354.88ml finely grated carrots
  • 118.29ml chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
  • Brown Butter Chai Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 51.12g unsalted butter
  • 113.4g cream cheese, softened
  • 177.44ml powdered sugar
  • 2.13g chai spice blend
  • 2.13g vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed

Make something a little different this fall with this moist, warmly spiced carrot bread. Homemade chai spice gives this classic quick bread layers of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and warming spices, while a brown butter chai cream cheese glaze makes it extra special.

Preparation
STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

STEP 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and chai spice blend.

STEP 3

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream or yogurt, brown sugar, oil and vanilla until smooth.

STEP 4

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts, if using. Do not overmix.

STEP 5

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

STEP 6

While the bread cools, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until the butter is golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

STEP 7

Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla, browned butter and pinch of salt, and beat until smooth. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a thick but pourable consistency.

STEP 8

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled carrot bread. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing.

Tags: Baked Goods, Sweets, Vegetarian, Family-Friendly, Harvest Season

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