Description
Carrot Cake Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet carrots and warm spices, creating a moist loaf that’s perfect for any occasion. Each slice bursts with flavor, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, dessert, or snacking. The combination of aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg elevates this quick bread to a cozy classic that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium-sized carrots)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg