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Dorothy Thomas

Carrot bread recipe

A moist, lightly spiced, and slightly sweet carrot bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with fresh carrots and warm cinnamon flavor, this easy quick bread is a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups Grated carrots
  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts (opt.)
  • ¼ cup Raisins (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Grater (for carrots)
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
  7. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Slice once completely cooled.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer.
  • Substitutions:
    • Use whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
    • Replace walnuts with pecans or omit for nut-free.
    • Add pineapple or coconut for extra sweetness.