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Moist Homemade Carrot Cake Banana Bread

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A moist and delicious carrot cake banana bread combining ripe bananas and grated carrots with warming spices and sour cream for a tender crumb. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup grated carrots, packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (120 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60 g, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. Grate the carrots finely and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts if using, distributing evenly without stirring vigorously.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling about 3/4 full and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and use vegan alternatives for eggs and oil. Nuts are optional and can be replaced with seeds for nut-free versions. Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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