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Moist Carrot Cake Banana Bread Loaf Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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A moist and tender carrot cake banana bread loaf topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, combining the natural sweetness of bananas and subtle earthiness of carrots for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots), packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Add shredded carrots, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk to combine.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts and shredded coconut if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick until it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool loaf in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. For the glaze, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
  11. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired glaze consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla extract.
  12. Once loaf is completely cool, drizzle cream cheese glaze over the top and spread evenly or let drip naturally.
  13. Chill briefly if desired to set the glaze.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness. Avoid overmixing batter to keep loaf tender. Let loaf cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. Parchment paper lining helps with easy removal and cleanup. For dairy-free glaze, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream.

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Keywords: carrot cake, banana bread, cream cheese glaze, moist loaf, easy baking, dessert, snack, brunch

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