Description
This Carrot Bread is a delicious and moist treat packed with shredded carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins, and walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until well combined.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in the shredded carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this bread by adding your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips.
- For a healthier version, you can reduce the sugar or use whole wheat flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg