Carrot Cake Bread
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup salted
softened butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded carrots
about 3 medium carrots
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
light or dark works
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp all spice
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
or walnuts
- 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- splash of milk or water to thin it out
- sprinkle of cinnamon if desired
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Using either your food processor (see note below) or a grater, shred about 3-4 carrots until you get about 1 and 1/2 cups of shredded carrots. If you use your food processor, cut the tops off and slice the carrot into smaller pieces. Add to the processor and pulse them until they are very small bite size pieces (see photo above for reference)
- 3
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and the 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup white granulated sugar until combined.
- 4
To this, add in an egg one at a time, beating them in until combined. Add in the whole milk and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Lastly, gently stir in the shredded carrots with a wooden spoon.
- 5
Using a sifter, add in the all purpose flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, all spice, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt. Mix gently to combine with the wooden spoon, making sure you don't overmix!
- 6
Lastly, gently fold in the shredded coconut and pecans with the wooden spoon until combined.
- 7
Mix 2 tbsp of white granulated sugar with 1 tsp of cinnamon.
- 8
Grease a 9x5 loaf tin or use parchment paper. Add about 1/2 of the carrot cake bread batter to the loaf tin. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the batter and then gently top with the other half of the batter.
- 9
Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean. Let it cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes. Remove and place on a wire cooling rack.
- 10
Once the bread has fully cooled down, mix 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and a tsp of milk (or more if needed) to make your powdered sugar glaze. If it's too thick, add more milk. Too thin? Add more powdered sugar! If desired, add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the glaze for extra coziness.
- 11
Generously drizzle the glaze on top of the bread and serve! Enjoy!
Carrot Cake Bread
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting taste of carrot cake but without all the fuss? This Carrot Cake Bread is your perfect solution, delivering incredibly moist texture and those beloved spiced flavors in an "insanely easy" format.
What makes this recipe truly special is its clever simplicity. It packs all the classic carrot cake goodness—think sweet shredded carrots, warming spices, and a hint of coconut—into a quick bread that’s perfect for any time of day. You get robust flavor without the extensive layering and frosting typically associated with a traditional cake, making it genuinely achievable for any home baker.
Expect a delightfully tender and super moist crumb, generously studded with bright orange carrot flecks and crunchy pecans. The combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice creates a deeply aromatic profile, complemented by the sweetness of brown and granulated sugars. A simple, sweet glaze adds just the right finishing touch, ensuring every bite is a harmonious blend of spice, sweetness, and texture. It's a comforting treat that feels both decadent and homey.
Feel free to customize this versatile bread to your liking. If pecans aren't your preference, walnuts make an excellent substitute, offering a similar satisfying crunch. For those who aren't fans of coconut, you can simply omit the shredded unsweetened coconut without major changes to the bread's structure, though it does add a lovely subtle chew. You can also play with the spice levels, adding a bit more ginger or allspice if you prefer a bolder flavor profile.
This delightful Carrot Cake Bread makes an ideal breakfast alongside your morning coffee, a satisfying afternoon snack, or a surprisingly elegant dessert after any meal. Serve it sliced with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for a charming presentation.