Description
Carrot Cake Banana Bread is a two-step, ultra-moist quick bread that blends the cozy flavors of carrot cake with the sweetness of ripe bananas, finished with a rich cream cheese frosting for a delicious treat anytime. Focus keyword: Carrot Cake Banana Bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- ¾ cup finely grated carrots
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a small loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in grated carrots.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Spread over cooled bread, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Yield: 2 servings (thin slices).
- Want a nuttier flavor? Fold in ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator; frosting will firm when chilled.
- You can adjust sugar to taste; reduce brown or granulated sugar slightly if desired.
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (of 2)
- Calories: Approximately 1930 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 120 g
- Sodium: Approximately 600 mg
- Fat: Approximately 86 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 60 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 210 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 12 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 220 mg
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