Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Carrot Cake Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm spices of carrot cake. Topped with a rich homemade cream cheese frosting, this treat is perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or any time you crave something sweet. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, it’s suitable for bakers of all levels. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or share it with friends; this recipe yields two loaves, making it ideal for gatherings or freezing for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, about 3-4 medium bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two loaf pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in mashed bananas and shredded carrots until fully combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg