Best 5 Best Carrot Cake Bread Recipes

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Carrot cake bread is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is made with grated carrots, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, and spices. The carrots in the bread add sweetness and moisture, while the spices give it a warm and inviting flavor. This article provides three different recipes for carrot cake bread: a classic recipe, a cream cheese frosting recipe, and a gluten-free recipe. The classic recipe is a simple and straightforward way to make carrot cake bread. The cream cheese frosting recipe adds a delicious and creamy topping to the bread. The gluten-free recipe is a great option for people who are gluten intolerant or allergic to wheat. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about an hour.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT BREAD (CARROT CAKE LOAF)



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Carrot Bread is the best carrot cake, in bread form. Carrot Cake Bread is easy to slice, serve and most importantly, enjoy! This Carrot Cake Loaf is covered in a delicious cream cheese glaze for the perfect cake to frosting ratio!Carrot Cake Bread is a moist, delicious carrot cake with cream cheese icing in easy to slice and enjoy bread form!

Provided by Julie Blanner

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup white granulated sugar
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup carrots (grated)
4 ounce cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 1 lb loaf pan and set aside.
  • Combine sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl/mixer, beat egg, milk and oil.
  • Gradually add dry mixture to wet until just moist. Add grated carrots.
  • Pour into loaf pan and bake 50 minutes or until golden brown and set.
  • Combine topping ingredients and warm 15 seconds in a microwave until smooth and pourable, if needed. Pour over bread and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 96 mg, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARROT BREAD



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A yummy, moist bread. If you substitute applesauce for oil in baking, don't do it on this one. I tried it, and it wasn't nearly as good.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Beat eggs.
  • Add sugar and oil and beat thoroughly.
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; beat well.
  • Stir in carrots, nuts and raisins.
  • Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray, or into 2 1-lb.pans.
  • Bake at 350° for about 1 hour (about 40 minutes for the smaller pans).
  • Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

CARROT BREAD



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This lovely, moist quick bread from is flecked with crunchy walnuts and colorful shredded carrot. For variety, I sometimes substitute a cup of shredded raw zucchini for the carrot or add a half cup of drained crushed pineapple. -Connie Simon, Reed City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour an 8x4-in. loaf pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine sugar, flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine eggs, applesauce and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in carrots and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. , Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARROT CAKE QUICK BREAD



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Serve up a slice of carrot cake bread in the morning.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter for greasing
2 cups grated carrots (from 2 large peeled carrots)
1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. whole buttermilk, divided
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add melted butter, grated carrots, pineapple, coconut, vanilla, and ½ cup of the buttermilk; continue whisking until combined. Gently stir flour mixture into egg mixture just until incorporated. Gently fold in toasted pecans. Spoon mixture evenly into 2 greased (with softened butter) and floured 8- x 4-inch loaf pans. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Tent with aluminum foil, if needed, after 50 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
  • Cool loaves in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove loaves from pans. Cool completely on rack, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk in a small bowl; pour or drizzle over cooled loaves.

CARROT CAKE BREAD



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This carrot cake bread is to die for! It's moist and soft and has the most incredible flavor that tastes like cake, but it is half the work involved! This is perfect for Easter and springtime!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Bread

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon ground Nutmeg
½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
¼ Teaspoon Salt
2 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
2 Large Eggs (Room Temperature)
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
½ Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Carrots (Grated)
½ Cup Pecans (Chopped)
4 Ounces Cream Cheese (Room Temperature)
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Softened)
1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Pinch Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of overhang on either side for easy removal of the loaf. Set Aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs, both sugars, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just barely combined.
  • Add in the carrots and pecans and mix just until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before removing it from the pan and topping it with the cream cheese glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 146 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 39 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful carrot cake bread, use freshly grated carrots. Grating the carrots yourself ensures that they are evenly sized and retain their moisture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches in size. A smaller loaf pan will result in a bread that is too thick and dense.
  • Bake the carrot cake bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Let the carrot cake bread cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a perfect gift for friends and family. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, carrot cake bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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