Carrot Cake Banana Bread Loaf (Print View)
Moist spiced loaf blending carrot cake and banana flavors. Perfect breakfast or snack.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup grated carrots
03 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
→ Dry Ingredients
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
→ Wet Ingredients
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
13 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
14 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add mashed bananas, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
04 - Stir the grated carrots into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
05 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
08 - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Hints:
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- The texture is impossibly moist without being heavy, thanks to the banana keeping everything tender while carrots add sweetness
- Your whole house will smell like warm spices and comfort, making any ordinary morning feel special
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- Overmixing once you add the wet and dry ingredients together will make your bread tough, so stop as soon as everything is combined
- The toothpick test is crucial because this breads moisture makes it hard to judge doneness by appearance alone
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- If your bananas arent quite ripe enough, place them in a paper bag with an apple for 24 hours to speed up the process
- Grate your carrots using the fine side of a box grater for the best texture, or use a food grater to save time