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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Carrot Cake Banana Bread
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Carrot Cake Banana Bread, a unique quick bread that beautifully combines moist banana bread with the warm spices of carrot cake. This recipe is perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat during gatherings. Topped with rich homemade cream cheese frosting, it elevates the experience further, making it an irresistible dessert that everyone will adore. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with frosting, this loaf is versatile and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 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)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground all spice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter for frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon for frosting
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans for topping
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two loaf pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  4. Fold in shredded carrots gently and pour batter into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for ten minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.

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