Spiced Carrot Raisin Tea Bread

Spiced Carrot Raisin Tea Bread

This spiced carrot raisin tea bread combines warm spices, shredded carrots, and raisins for a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect with a cup of tea.

Active Time
60 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Total Servings
18 Serves

How to Make It

1. Step
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
2. Step
In a large bowl, sift together the whole-wheat pastry flour, flaxseed flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
3. Step
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, honey, applesauce, olive oil, and almond extract.
4. Step
Stir in the grated lemon zest, shredded carrots, and raisins.
5. Step
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Step
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Step
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Step
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Step
Transfer the tea bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Step
Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 cup flaxseed flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 carrots)
  • 2/3 cup raisins

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