Description
Carrot Cake Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of moist carrot cake and sweet banana bread, perfect for any occasion. This easy quick bread is bound to be a showstopper, whether at a family gathering or as a sweet addition to your brunch table. Topped with rich homemade cream cheese frosting, it transforms into an unforgettable dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its irresistible combination of flavors, this treat is not only delicious but can also be customized with your favorite nuts or spices, making it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3–4 medium)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture using a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg