Easy Homemade Carrot Bread

🥕 Easy Homemade Carrot Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ½ cup brown sugar (packed)

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• ½ cup raisins (optional)

---

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven → Set to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients → In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients → In another bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add oil and vanilla.

4. Combine → Stir in grated carrots. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined. (Don’t overmix.)

5. Optional Add-ins → Fold in walnuts and/or raisins.

6. Bake → Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & Serve → Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

---

🍯 Tips & Variations:

• Add 1 tbsp orange zest for a citrusy touch.

• Replace half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.

• Spread with cream cheese or honey for extra flavor.