Carrot Cake Banana Bread (Printer-friendly)

Moist spiced loaf blending carrot cake and banana bread flavors with warm cinnamon and nutmeg.

# What You’ll 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

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Produce

13 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
14 - 1 cup grated carrots
15 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

# How-To Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add mashed bananas, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
04 - Stir grated carrots into the wet ingredients.
05 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chopped walnuts.
07 - Pour batter into 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 bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The moisture from ripe bananas means this stays fresh for days unlike some quick breads that dry out
  • You get warm spices and cozy comfort without needing to decide between cake or breakfast
  • It disappears from break rooms and kitchen counters faster than you can say there is more in the freezer
02 -
  • Overmixing develops gluten which makes quick breads tough instead of tender
  • The toothpick test is your friend insert it near the center and if it comes out clean you are done
03 -
  • Use a light-colored pan to prevent the edges from overbaking before the center is done
  • If the top browns too quickly tent it loosely with foil after 40 minutes

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