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

ahmed mahmoud
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this loaf was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Gabrial Carter
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This loaf is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of carrots and raisins.


King david dancers
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I've never made a carrot loaf before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Steven Pattersonsr
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Brooke Bigham
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I'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The loaf was still very good.


king agar
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I thought this loaf was just okay. It was a bit too dry for my taste.


Sami ur Rahman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


nabeel niaz
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for pecans. It was still delicious!


Idalia Reyes
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My kids loved this loaf! They said it was the best carrot cake they've ever had.


Balikis Obafunke
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The loaf turned out beautifully golden brown and had a lovely aroma. I couldn't wait to try it!


Mehedi hasan Naeem
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a regular baker, I was able to make this loaf without any problems.


Ade Hungkul
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This carrot and raisin loaf was a hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.