Carrot Spice Bread
A delightful twist on a classic, this Carrot Spice Bread combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of carrots for a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup neutral oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups freshly grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or oil.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: sugar and oil, then add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Incorporate dry mixture into wet mixture gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. You can customize with nuts, coconut, or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Spice Bread, Dessert, Baking, Cozy, Comfort Food