Description
This moist carrot bread is soft, lightly spiced, and packed with natural sweetness from fresh carrots. It’s incredibly easy to make and stays tender for days! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this loaf has all the flavors of classic carrot cake without the fuss. Serve it plain, with butter, or add a simple glaze for an extra treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon nutmeg
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Wet Ingredients:
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
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Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup raisins
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½ cup shredded coconut
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg
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In another bowl, whisk together oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Do not overmix!
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Stir in the grated carrots (and any optional add-ins) until evenly combined
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
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Slice and enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings!
Notes
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Use fresh carrots – Pre-shredded store-bought carrots are too dry. Freshly grated carrots add moisture
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Don’t overmix – Gently fold the ingredients to keep the bread soft and tender
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Customize it – Add nuts, raisins, coconut, or even a cream cheese drizzle for extra flavor
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Storage – Keep at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Quick Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American