Carrot Bread
User Reviews
4.8
Carrot Bread
Description
This Carrot Bread recipe blends eggs with sugar and vegetable oil to create the wet base, to which flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt are added. The inclusion of cinnamon and nutmeg infuses the bread with autumnal warmth and spice.
Shredded carrots introduce moisture and mild sweetness, while chopped walnuts provide crunch and earthiness. The batter is mixed well, ensuring even distribution of ingredients. Pouring the batter into a greased 9 by 5-inch loaf pan shapes the bread for even baking.
Baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, the bread is tested for doneness with a toothpick, ensuring a fully cooked center with a soft crumb. Cooling slightly before removal allows it to set and ease slicing. This bread is suitable for breakfast, snacks, or as a lightly spiced dessert option.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups carrot shredded
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat the eggs.
- Mix in the sugar and vegetable oil. Add in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and beat well.
- Stir in the carrots and 1 cup of the walnuts.
- Grease a 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan and pour in the batter. Top with the remaining walnuts.
- Bake for 1 hour. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick and removing it; if any batter sticks to the toothpick, continue to bake until done.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from loaf pan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2713IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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