Carrot Cake Banana Bread: Easy, Moist & Irresistibly Delicious
This Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with spiced carrots, creating a moist and flavorful treat that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, mashed bananas, eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add a splash of buttermilk.
- Allow the bread to sit wrapped overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Banana Bread, Easy Recipes, Moist Desserts