Ingredients:
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup finely grated carrots
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sugar for cream swirl
Methods:
Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a loaf pan well.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently, then fold in the grated carrots until evenly combined.
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth enough to swirl.
Spoon half of the carrot batter into the loaf pan, add small spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture, then cover with the remaining batter.
Run a knife lightly through the top to create a gentle swirl without overmixing the layers.
Bake for 45 to 52 minutes, until the loaf is set and beautifully fragrant.
Cool before slicing so the creamy center settles and the loaf cuts cleanly.
Nutrition: 268 kcal | 5 g protein | 31 g carbs | 12 g fat
