Best 7 Carrot And Raisin Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Carrot and Raisin Loaf, a classic teatime treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with plump, juicy raisins. This moist and flavorful loaf is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome snack or breakfast option.

Our collection of Carrot and Raisin Loaf recipes caters to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe with a moist crumb and a hint of spice, a healthier version with whole wheat flour and reduced sugar, or a gluten-free alternative, we have you covered. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this delectable loaf with ease.

For those with a sweet tooth, our Carrot Cake Loaf recipe takes the classic loaf to the next level with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts. If you're looking for a festive twist, try our Carrot and Raisin Loaf with Orange Glaze, where the vibrant orange glaze adds a zesty touch. And for those who love a nutty flavor, our Carrot and Raisin Loaf with Pecan Streusel offers a crunchy pecan topping that complements the moist carrot cake perfectly.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey with our Carrot and Raisin Loaf recipes. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this timeless classic that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARROT RAISIN BREAD



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"Grated carrot adds color and interest to this wheat bread that's good when spread with butter and served with a hearty soup," writes Dolores Tommer of Frankfort, Kansas. "Raisins and nuts give extra flavor and texture."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before final kneading (you machine may audibly signal this), add walnuts and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT CAKE LOAF (QUICK BREAD)



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This carrot cake loaf is dense, yet ultra soft and flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Serve plain or spruce it up with walnuts, raisins, pecans, and/or top with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Bread

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar* (see note)
1/3 cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce or yogurt, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (200g) peeled and shredded carrots* (about 3 large carrots)
optional add-in: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, or dried cranberries
4 ounces (114g) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 Tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. See notes for muffins or mini loaves.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla, and carrots together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until *just* combined. Fold in the nuts/add-in. Batter will be semi-thick.
  • Spread the batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 - 65 minutes. (I like to loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil halfway through to prevent heavy browning on top.) Baking times vary so keep an eye on yours. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out *mostly* clean with zero raw batter. Remove the bread from the oven.
  • Cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack before removing and frosting.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt (I usually add a little less than 1/8 teaspoon), then beat on low speed until smooth and creamy. Taste. Add more cinnamon and/or salt if desired. Frost cooled bread, slice, and serve.
  • Cover and store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to about 10 days. Storing with frosting: Cover and store leftover bread in the refrigerator for up to about 1 week.

CARROT BREAD I



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This is really a cross between cake and a bread. Serving it warm with butter or a cream cheese is ideal. It's really good!

Provided by PAMSTER2

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup milk
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine eggs, oil and milk; stir into flour mixture until well blended. Stir in carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for ten minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely. Store in plastic wrap to keep moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

MOIST CARROT AND RAISIN WALNUT LOAF



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Make and share this Moist Carrot and Raisin Walnut Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Doreen Randal

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

125 g butter
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 eggs, divided
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup raisins, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Grease a loaf tin and line the base.
  • Cream butter, sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat in golden syrup.
  • Add eggs one at a time; beat until well combined.
  • Stir in carrot, raisins and walnuts.
  • (Don't worry if the mixture looks curdled; it will come out right when the flour is added.)
  • Stir in sifted dry ingredients; stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake in moderate oven about 1-1/4 hours.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 104.8, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 22, Protein 4.8

CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD II



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This is a recipe I made way back in sixth grade home economics class and it's still a favorite!

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups shredded carrot
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and brown sugar. Add carrots and raisins and stir until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 624.5 mg, Sugar 34.3 g

CARROT AND RAISIN LOAF



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This recipe come from our local newspaper's "Recipe Swap". I have tried it and it is really, really good. As a matter of fact, the loaf didn't last more than a day and it was devoured by myself and my husband. The Recipe Swap tester wrote in her notes that this loaf is Moist, dense and not too sweet, This is a good, easy,...

Provided by Shirley Murtagh

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1+1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1+1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of ginger
pinch of nutmeg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 8x4x2 inch loaf pan.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oil, sugar, eggs, applesauce and vanilla.
  • 4. Stir in carrots and raisins (if using).
  • 5. Gently but thoroughly stir in flour mixture just until blended.
  • 6. Spoon into prepared pan and bake about 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean
  • 7. Cool on a rack for about 10 minutes and then remove from pan and cool completely

CARROT RAISIN QUICK BREAD



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Another gem I found through Cooking Light magazine. This gives a very moist and packed with flavor quick bread that is lower in calories than a cake. I like to add chopped walnuts or pecans to the bread but the original recipe does not call for them so I left it as written. It is also fun to add about a 1/2 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut for a fun twist.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h16m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup carrot, coarsely shredded
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat an 8-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt together.
  • In a small bowl, combine carrots, brown sugar, raisins, milk, melted butter and beaten egg together.
  • Add the carrot mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until mixture is moist (over mixing will produce a dry/dense bread).
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 208.5, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 16.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use a good quality carrot. The better the carrot, the better the loaf will be. Look for carrots that are crisp and firm, with a deep orange color.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the loaf and give it a more uniform texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the loaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the loaf at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent the loaf from drying out.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent the loaf from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Carrot and raisin loaf is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover carrots. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy raisins, carrot and raisin loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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