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Carrot Bread

Carrot Bread

The ultimate comfort food, Carrot Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. With a blend of fresh carrots and warm spices, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast or a delightful snack. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups Packed light-brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups Canola or vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp Unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cups Finely shredded peeled carrots (from about 2 medium carrots)
  • 0.75 cups Finely shredded zucchini (from about 1 small zucchini)
  • 3 Tbsp Butter softened
  • 3 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Butter and lightly flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix these dry ingredients together until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix together granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Then, add canola oil, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix everything until it’s smooth and creamy, about one minute of mixing should do.
  4. Next, gently fold in the freshly grated carrots and zucchini into the wet mixture. Then, gradually add the flour mixture to this bowl. Mix just until everything is combined; be careful not to over-mix, as that could make the bread dense.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even bake.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. At this point, carefully cover the top of the loaf with aluminum foil to prevent it from browning too much. Continue to bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. After that, invert the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. If you choose to frost your Carrot Bread, prepare your frosting by beating together butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar, salt, and another splash of vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  9. Once the bread is cooled, drizzle or pour the frosting over the top. Slice and serve your delicious Carrot Bread to your eager guests!

Notes

Once cool, store your Carrot Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for about a week.