Carrot Bread Recipe ๐ฅ๐
Description: Make and share this Carrot Bread recipe, a delightful combination of wholesome ingredients that create a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for any occasion.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 Loaves
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 cups | Grated carrots |
| 1 cup | Chopped nuts (optional) |
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Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two loaf pans.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat the mixture well until it becomes smooth and creamy.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. This ensures even distribution and prevents lumps.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Add Carrots and Nuts: Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using). This adds texture and sweetness to the bread.
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Fill Loaf Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Smooth out the tops with a spatula for even baking.
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Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the carrot bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Slice the carrot bread once cooled and serve it as a delicious snack, breakfast, or dessert. Enjoy the moist and flavorful goodness of homemade carrot bread!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 3013.1
- Fat: 154g
- Saturated Fat: 21.5g
- Cholesterol: 317.2mg
- Sodium: 2380.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 379.7g
- Fiber: 17.1g
- Sugar: 211.6g
- Protein: 42.3g
Recipe Notes:
- For added flavor and texture, consider adding raisins or shredded coconut to the batter.
- Make sure to properly cool the bread before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.
- Store any leftover carrot bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
