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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread for Ultimate Sweet Cravings

A delightful fusion of Carrot Cake and Banana Bread, this recipe satisfies sweet cravings with moist texture and cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Mashed Bananas very ripe
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust according to preference
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Loaf Pans
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded carrots and mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour batter into greased loaf pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fluffy.
  8. Let the loaves cool in pans for 10-15 minutes, then remove to wire rack and cool completely. Frost the bread and add optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Allow all ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing. Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.

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