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    Carrot Cake Banana Bread

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Feb 22, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    4.50 from 2 votes

    Carrot cake and banana bread are two fabulous treats that are always crowd-pleasing, but put them together, and it's practically show stopping. This carrot cake banana bread recipe is so good you won't want to share.

    Recipe: $4.53 | Per Serving: $0.45 | Servings: 10 slices

    sliced carrot cake banana bread.

    This carrot cake banana bread recipe is made from scratch, but don't let that fool you because this one bowl recipe is so easy to make you won't mind.

    Measuring, whisk, stir and pour is all you have to do. Sounds easy right? Of course, it is! Just the way I like my banana recipes.

    This carrot cake banana bread stays moist for DAYS (and I legit mean days) I have been snacking off of it for about 3 and still feel like it's as good as the first day I made it. Yum. The hardest part is pacing myself.

    For more banana bread recipes, be sure to check out my Mango Banana Bread, Vegan Banana Bread with Applesauce, Eggless Banana Bread, and Oreo Banana Bread.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Carrot Cake Banana Bread
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Banana Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Simplicity at its finest. Starting with a one bowl banana bread recipe as the base, we add to it to create a wonderful banana bread that tastes like carrot cake.
    2. It's great for holidays. Carrot cake and Easter usually pair well together so don't be afraid to present this tasty bread to all your Easter guests. It's sure to impress! Serve it up with some Cake Mix Carrot Muffins and see these Easy Ways To Celebrate Easter On A Budget.
    3. It's always popular. Banana bread doesn't need a time of the year to make an entrance at your house. It's evergreen and always well-received.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make carrot cake banana bread.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Ripe bananas- You will need some ripe spotted bananas to make this banana bread well flavored and sweeter. If you still have bananas on hand, try our 3 Ingredient Banana Bread.

    Sugars- You will need a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar to make this bread sweet and to give it a nice depth of flavor.

    Carrots- Shredded carrots throughout the loaf will make it taste more like a carrot cake and give it some fun color throughout the loaf.

    Pecans- Add some chopped pecans to the bread (if desired) for a subtle crunch.

    Optional Toppings idea: Spread some canned cream cheese frosting over the top of your loaf and sprinkle some chopped pecans over the top.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Carrot Cake Banana Bread

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a loaf pan. Set it aside.

    Peel bananas, place in mixing bowl, mash. Add oil, salt, baking soda. Stir until well mixed.

    Step 2: Peel your ripe bananas and place them into a large mixing bowl (Image 1).

    Step 3: Mash with a fork until no large chunks remain (Image 2).

    Step 4: Add in the vegetable oil, salt, and baking soda (Image 3).

    Step 5: Stir until well mixed (Image 4).

    Add vanilla, egg, sugars. Stir until smooth. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, carrot, pecans. Stir to combine.

    Step 6: Add in the vanilla, egg and sugars (Image 5).

    Step 7: Stir together until smooth (Image 6).

    Step 8: Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, carrot, and pecans (Image 7).

    Step 9: Stir together to combine (Image 8).

    Add flour, stir until no white streaks. Pour into loaf pan. Bake.

    Step 10: Add in the flour (Image 9).

    Step 11: Stir together just until no white flour streaks remain (Image 10). Do not overmix.

    Step 12: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan (Image 11).

    Step 13: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean (Image 12).

    Step 14: Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    If desired, warm up a small amount of cream cheese frosting and drizzle it over the cake bread. Sprinkle pecans on top.

    Let sit, and then slice and serve.

    angled carrot cake banana bread loaf on a wire rack.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Nut Options: You can omit the pecans or substitute them with walnuts for a different flavor.
    2. Raisin Addition: If desired, add ¼-1/2 cup of raisins to the recipe for a sweet touch.
    3. Oil Choices: I prefer vegetable or canola oil for the recipe, but you can also use softened/melted butter or coconut oil based on your preference. Experiment with different oils to find the flavor you like best.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I make banana bread into muffins?

    You can turn this banana bread with carrots recipe into banana carrot cake muffins by dividing the batter between prepared muffin cups and baking for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

    Can I freeze carrot cake banana bread?

    Absolutely! Just let the bread cool completely so that it's no longer warm and then wrap well in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container for freezer storage of up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.

    How can I make my banana bread more moist?

    You can make banana carrot bread moister by using ripe bananas, adding a touch of sour cream or yogurt to the batter, and not overbaking it.

    sliced carrot cake banana bread on a plate with carrots and more bread in background.

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    If you tried this Carrot Cake Banana Bread, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    sliced carrot cake banana bread on a wire rack.
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    4.50 from 2 votes

    Carrot Cake Banana Bread

    Carrot cake and banana bread are two fabulous treats that are always crowd pleasing but put them together and it's practically show stopping. This carrot cake banana bread recipe is so good you won't want to share.
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Cool Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 210kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.53 / Serving $0.45
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    Equipment

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    • Mixing Bowl
    • Bread loaf pan

    Ingredients

    Carrot Cake Banana Bread

    • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas (about 2-3 ripe) ($0 .75)
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil ($0.23)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
    • 1 large egg ($0.15)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.18)
    • ½ cup brown sugar ($0.22)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ($0.02)
    • ¼ cup grated carrots ($0.36)
    • ¼ cup pecans, chopped ($0.41)
    • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ($0.20)

    Optional Topping

    • 1 can cream cheese frosting, warm ($1.88)
    • pecans, chopped
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a loaf pan. Set it aside.
    • Peel your ripe bananas and place them into a large mixing bowl.
    • Mash with a fork until no large chunks remain.
    • Add in the vegetable oil, salt, and baking soda.
    • Stir until well mixed.
    • Add in the vanilla, egg and sugars.
    • Stir together until smooth.
    • Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, carrot, and pecans.
    • Stir together to combine.
    • Add in the flour.
    • Stir together just until no white flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    • If desired, warm up a small amount of cream cheese frosting and drizzle it over the cake bread. Sprinkle pecans on top.
    • Let sit, and then slice and serve.

    Notes

    You can omit the pecans or use walnuts. Add ¼-1/2 cup of raisins if desired.
    Use canola or vegetable oil, softened/melted butter, or coconut oil based on your preference.
    For muffins, grease or line a muffin tray and fill each cup about ⅔ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
    To freeze, let the bread cool completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.3g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 18.6mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 149.9mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 14.2g | Vitamin A: 9.1IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 10.2mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course brunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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