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Carrot Honey Loaf

Name: Carrot Honey Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices)
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)

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

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

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.
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.

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