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Carrot Cake Banana Bread Recipe

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This Carrot Cake Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, infused with warm spices and shredded carrots. Topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of pecans, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat.

Ingredients

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Bread Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a better texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined to create a smooth batter base.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and salt into the wet ingredients to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Add Carrots: Fold in the shredded carrots evenly through the batter for moisture and texture.
  7. Incorporate Bananas: Gently mix in the mashed bananas until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  8. Bake the Bread: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the breads cool completely in the pans.
  9. Prepare Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add Frosting Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and powdered sugar until the frosting is well combined and fluffy.
  11. Frost the Bread: Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the cooled breads.
  12. Garnish: Sprinkle the crushed pecans and shredded carrots on top of the frosting for added crunch and visual appeal.
  13. Serve and Store: Enjoy the bread immediately, or store leftovers covered in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense bread.
  • Allow bread to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Leftover bread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.

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