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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Carrot Cake Banana Bread: A Cozy, Moist Delight

Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines warm spices and ripe bananas for a delightful treat that's perfect for gatherings, topped with cream cheese frosting.
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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: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 medium mashed bananas overripe
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon all spice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings (optional)
  • ½ cup crushed pecans
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Sifter
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until everything is smooth and combined.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
  6. Fold in the shredded carrots and mashed bananas carefully.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, frost the bread and garnish with crushed pecans or shredded carrots if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure not to overmix and use overripe bananas for best results.

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