Carrot Pineapple Bread
Bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients, Carrot Pineapple Bread is a moist, tender quick bread that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. This recipe combines freshly grated carrots and juicy crushed pineapple for a natural sweetness, enhanced by the warm, comforting notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of optional walnuts or pecans and raisins gives a delightful texture and a nutty twist, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With just 15 minutes of prep and under an hour in the oven, this delicious loaf comes together quickly and easily. Ideal for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea, this recipe is a must-try for fans of carrot cake or tropical flavors. Bake it today and delight your taste buds with the perfect fusion of carrots and pineapple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Carrots (grated)
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts or pecans (chopped, optional)
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and optional ingredients like chopped nuts or raisins, if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your delicious Carrot Pineapple Bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.5 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3508 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 662.9 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 421.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3381 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
