If you're a fan of carrot cake, you'll love this recipe for Carrot Cake Bread. It's a twist on the classic dessert, with all the same warm, comforting flavors in a new form.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
If you want to add some crunch to your Carrot Cake Bread, you can add chopped walnuts to the batter. They add a nice texture and flavor to the bread.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using) and stir until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
If you want to take this Carrot Cake Bread to the next level, you can top it with cream cheese frosting. Simply mix together 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread the frosting over the cooled bread and enjoy!