Description
Banana-infused carrot cake bread offers a delightful fusion of classic flavors with moist, spiced goodness. Bakers can savor this delectable treat that seamlessly blends familiar comfort with innovative culinary creativity, delighting you with each wholesome slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) mashed bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded carrots
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) crushed pecans
- ¼ cup (30 g) shredded carrots
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans thoroughly.
- Creaming: Whip softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and salt into the wet mixture, gently folding to combine without overmixing.
- Moisture Incorporation: Fold in shredded carrots and mashed bananas, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Baking: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing the surfaces, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cooling: Remove from oven and allow loaves to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frosting Creation: Blend softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and powdered sugar until achieving a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Finishing: Generously frost cooled loaves and garnish with crushed pecans and additional shredded carrots for textural and visual enhancement.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, evenly mixed batter that prevents lumps and guarantees a tender bread texture.
- Spice Selection: Toast whole spices briefly before grinding to enhance their aromatic oils and deepen the warm, complex flavor profile of the bread.
- Carrot Prep Tip: Squeeze excess moisture from shredded carrots using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy bread and maintain optimal texture.
- Frosting Finesse: Chill cream cheese and butter for 15 minutes before mixing to achieve a stable, non-runny frosting that spreads beautifully and holds its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg