Mimi's Cafe Carrot Raisin Bread

Discover the irresistible charm of Mimi’s Cafe Carrot Raisin Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. This recipe combines shredded carrots, sweet raisins, and a hint of crushed pineapple for a naturally sweet and tangy twist, while warm cinnamon spices up every bite. Packed with wholesome ingredients like chopped walnuts (optional for added crunch) and grounded by rich brown sugar and vanilla essence, this bread is a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese for a cozy, bakery-style treat at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Carrots, shredded
• 0.75 cup Crushed pineapple in juice, drained
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar-oil mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded carrots, drained crushed pineapple, raisins, and chopped walnuts if using. Ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Serve slices of the carrot raisin bread as-is or with a smear of cream cheese or butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1597.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4488.6

Total Fat 215.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 3613.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 624.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.4g	0%
Total Sugars 391.5g
Protein 60.0g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 482.8mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 2923.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 53.4%