carrot prune bread

West Des Moines, IA
Updated on Mar 9, 2011

I found this recipe online and altered it slightly to my taste. You can use raisins or chopped prunes as I have in the image. Great for a quick breakfast or snack. NOTE: I omitted nuts because my kids won't eat them!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots (finely grated, raw)
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped) if desired
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried prunes or raisins

How To Make carrot prune bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Beat eggs and add sugar, oil and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, spices and salt and add to egg mixture. Beat well.
  • Step 3
    Add carrots, fruit and nuts (if desired). Pour batter in pan and bake for about one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Category: Muffins
Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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