Carrot Honey Loaf

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour

Makes

1 loaf (16 slices)

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022
As a busy health-care professional and mom, one of the most meaningful gifts I give to the people I love is my time and skills in the kitchen. I have been baking since I was 7 years old and while I still am an avid baker, raising three children, caring for three dogs and working full-time leaves me with little energy! My family appreciates all my efforts and this is a favorite extra "gift" I give people for special events like a housewarming or welcoming a new baby. It is especially good toasted with butter. —Krystal Horudko, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Carrot Honey Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 large carrots)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine eggs, oil, honey and vanilla; beat until smooth. In another bowl, whisk next 7 ingredients for 30 seconds. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture just until combined. Add carrots; mix well.
  2. Pour batter into a lightly greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; bake until a toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Test Kitchen tips
  • The honey flavor really comes through here, so be careful—if you're using a strongly flavored honey, as it may overpower the other ingredients.
  • This light and tender bread keeps well at room temperature but it can be chilled to help extend its life a day or two longer. It also freezes well for up to six months.
  • Nutrition Facts

    1 slice: 212 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.