Carrot Cake Bread

Carrot Cake Bread

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)

2 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional but adds moisture)

1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1/4 cup raisins (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In another large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring just until combined. Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, nuts, and raisins (if using).

5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

6. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Optional Cream Cheese Glaze (drizzle on top when cooled):

2 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and drizzle over the cooled loaf.