Carrot Cake Banana Bread: The Best Indulgent Twist on Traditions
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Discover the delightful fusion of carrot cake and banana bread in this simple yet indulgent recipe that will elevate your baking game.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Add eggs and mashed bananas to the sugar mixture, stirring until fully blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For added flavor, consider using pecans instead of walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg