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Banana Carrot Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Carrot Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Banana Carrot Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, tender, and flavorful quick bread combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and earthy fresh carrots. Topped with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting, it makes a perfect breakfast treat, snack, or dessert that is both comforting and versatile.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
  • 1 cup freshly grated carrots
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel the bananas and mash them until smooth. Finely grate the fresh carrots to integrate well into the bread batter without adding unwanted texture.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. Then gently stir in the mashed bananas and grated carrots, adding natural sweetness and moisture.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to maintain a light and tender bread texture, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the bread cools, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy to create a luscious frosting.
  7. Frost and Serve: Once the bread has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve as desired.

Notes

  • Use bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before applying frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Grate carrots finely to ensure they blend seamlessly into the bread.

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Keywords: banana bread, carrot bread, cream cheese frosting, moist bread, quick bread, breakfast bread, snack, dessert

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