Carrot Apple Walnut Loaf: Tips for a Moist Delight!
This vibrant and delightful carrot apple walnut loaf brings the pleasure of carrot cake and the crispness of apples into one harmonious treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups grated carrots about 6 medium carrots, peeled
- 1.5 cups diced apples peeled and cored, about 2 medium apples
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil plus more for greasing pans
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting pans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted for extra flavor
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8x4-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the grated carrots and diced apples until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts until distributed evenly.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If needed, tent with foil in the last 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider substituting the walnuts with pecans for a different flavor profile. Store the loaf in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer shelf life.