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Freshly baked Homemade Easter Carrot Bread with spices and shredded carrots.

Easter Carrot Bread

A cozy and lightly spiced bread packed with real grated carrots, perfect for Easter mornings. Enjoy it plain or topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Easter
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Optional but nice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (or melted butter) Oil keeps it moist longer
  • 1/3 cup applesauce or crushed pineapple (drained) Applesauce keeps it mild, pineapple gives a brighter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 to 3 medium) Grate finely for best texture
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Optional
  • 1/3 cup raisins or shredded coconut (optional) Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy lift out.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, sugars, oil, applesauce or pineapple, and vanilla.
Mixing
  1. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until no dry flour remains.
  2. Fold in the grated carrots and any optional add-ins.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness at 45 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For best results, grate carrots finely. Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender. Check your loaf pan size to prevent overflow or underbaking.