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Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread

  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread is a hybrid quick bread that blends mashed ripe bananas with finely grated carrots and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Unlike traditional carrot cake, it does not rely on frosting for moisture. Instead, the bananas, oil, and yogurt create a naturally soft and tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1½ tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ginger

  • ¼ tsp salt

Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium)

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

  • ½ cup raisins or crushed pineapple, well drained (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, whisk bananas, eggs, sugars, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.

4. Make the Batter

  1. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.

  2. Fold in grated carrots and optional mix-ins.

5. Bake

  • Pour batter into pan and smooth top.

  • Bake 50–60 minutes, tenting loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.

  • A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

6. Cool

  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For extra flavor and texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans and a handful of raisins or shredded coconut to the batter. This bread is delicious on its own, but a light cream cheese glaze or a smear of butter takes it to the next level—perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~260 kcal

Keywords: carrot cake banana bread, moist banana carrot bread, carrot banana loaf, banana bread with carrots, spiced carrot banana bread

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