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Carrot Bread

Carrot Bread is a delightful fusion of cake and quick bread, packed with shredded carrots, raisins, maraschino cherries, and crunchy walnuts. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Serve it warm with butter or cream cheese for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

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To prepare this delicious carrot bread, you will need:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) package flaked coconut
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until well blended.
  4. Add Mix-Ins: Fold in shredded carrots, flaked coconut, chopped maraschino cherries, raisins, and walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool Before Serving: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan to cool completely.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Bread, Dessert, Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 383 per serving