Carrot Spice Bread
A delightful Carrot Spice Bread that marries nostalgia with comfort. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and then add in the sugar and oil, mixing until well combined.
- Fold the grated carrots into your wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Slide your pan into the oven and bake for about 55-65 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for an extra treat. Add nuts, dried fruit, or coconut for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Carrot Spice Bread, homemade bread, dessert, baking, comfort food