Carrot Cake Banana Bread Loaf (Printable)

Moist spiced loaf blending carrot cake and banana flavors

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup grated carrots
03 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger

→ Wet Ingredients

11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
13 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
14 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
15 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl.
03 - Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then add mashed bananas, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
04 - Stir grated carrots into the wet mixture.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped walnuts if desired.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
08 - Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
09 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crumb stays incredibly moist for days, thanks to the double fruit power
  • It manages to taste like both beloved treats without compromising either identity
  • The spices create warmth that makes even gray mornings feel cozy
02 -
  • Overmixing makes the bread tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears into the batter
  • The toothpick test should be done in the center, and a few moist crumbs are better than coming out completely clean
  • This bread actually tastes better on day two, once the flavors have had time to settle and mingle
03 -
  • Grate your carrots by hand rather than using food processing, the finer texture distributes better
  • Let your mashed bananas sit for 10 minutes before using, they release more liquid that way

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