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Carrot Cake Banana Bread

Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Creamy Frosting Delight

This Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread combines the flavors of banana bread and carrot cake for a delightful dessert, topped with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 medium mashed bananas about 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots freshly grated
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for garnish
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans for garnish
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots for garnish

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • 8x4 inch baking pans

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8x4-inch baking pans.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine spices.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in shredded carrots and mashed bananas.
  7. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cooled loaves and garnish with crushed pecans or shredded carrots if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge or freeze wrapped slices for up to three months.

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