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Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting made easy!

A deliciously moist carrot cake banana bread topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated carrots about 2 medium carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the bread cools, prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Once the bread is completely cool, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • For a healthier version, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth in the flavor profile.

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