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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread for Ultimate Comfort Baking

A moist carrot cake banana bread that combines the sweetness of bananas with fragrant spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 0.5 cups Butter softened
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cups Mashed Bananas use overripe for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 cups Shredded Carrots
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 0.25 cups Butter softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • sifter
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps for Carrot Cake Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then pour in vanilla extract.
  4. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter until just combined.
  6. Fold in shredded carrots and mashed bananas.
  7. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare cream cheese frosting and spread it over the cooled banana bread.
  10. Slice and serve as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For maximum sweetness, use overripe bananas. Store in an airtight container for up to a week for optimal flavor.

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