Carrot Cake Banana Bread (Printable)
A spiced loaf merging carrot cake warmth with banana sweetness, ideal for breakfast or snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
→ Produce
08 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
09 - 1 cup grated carrots
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
15 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
# 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 until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add mashed bananas, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Stir the grated carrots into the wet ingredient mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix to prevent dense texture.
06 - Fold in the chopped walnuts if using, being careful not to overwork the batter.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The moisture from bananas keeps this loaf incredibly tender for days unlike traditional carrot cake that can dry out
- You get the best of both worlds earthy spiced carrot cake flavors meets that familiar banana bread sweetness we all crave
02 -
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing otherwise you will end up with a crumbly mess and disappointment
- Overmixing when combining wet and dry ingredients is the fastest way to turn tender bread into a dense brick
03 -
- Grate your carrots by hand instead of buying pre shredded carrots which are too dry and thick
- Use really ripe bananas with lots of brown spots they will mash easily and provide the most natural sweetness