Easy Spelt Carrot Bread

This easy, quick carrot bread would make a great breakfast with Greek yoghurt and fresh seasonal fruit. The grated carrot and honey give this bread wonderful soft crumb texture and mild sweetness. If you want to pamper yourself with something extra and richer, top the bread with a generous smear of (nut) butter or even cream cheese frosting!

100 g Whole spelt flour
140 g Refined spelt flour
12 g Baking powder
1 tsp Ground ginger
1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground cloves
1 Large pinch of nutmeg
1 Large pinch of salt
220 g Finely grated carrots
80 g Honey
2 Large eggs
100 ml Olive oil (or avocado oil)
80 g Rum soaked raisins
4 Left over seedy crackers for the topping (or walnuts), break into smaller pieces
2 tsp Raw brown sugar for the topping

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Grease a 21x10x8cm loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, baing powder, spices, and salt. Peel and grate the carrots, set aside.
Place honey, eggs, and olive oil in another bowl. Beat until combined. Add the flour mixture in 2 batches and stir with a spatula until just combined. Add in carrot and raisins. Fold to combine.
Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan. Top with seedy crackers or walnuts. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean that is inserted in the center and the top is golden brown and crunchy. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

39 comments:

Tom 1/7/21 03:40: ...this looks like a great one!
Christine 1/7/21 04:02: looks amazing
Martyna 1/7/21 06:16: This bread look great;)
Grace 1/7/21 06:40: Without a doubt, a delicacy!!
Thanks so much!!
Pedro 1/7/21 08:09: I love carrot cake and bread too. I would take a nice slice and spread a generous layer of orange-ginger marmalade.
Greetings.
speedy70 1/7/21 08:45: Molto invitante, una vera delizia!!!
Margaret D 1/7/21 09:34: That looks nice.
DEZMOND 1/7/21 09:51: I don't eat sweet breads, but if I ever did I'd sure eat this one if you put some extra rum in it for me LOL I made zucchini patties for lunch today and it will be breaded smoked tofu and carrot mash tomorrow!
Federica Simoni 1/7/21 13:58: Bellissimo questo pane, deve essere buonissimo😋😋😋😋
Martha 1/7/21 14:05: It looks delicious and you are super talented with your food photography!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 1/7/21 14:12: we love carrot cake and this looks so much healthier and delicious!
Nancy Chan 1/7/21 15:29: This carrot bread sure looks beautiful. How nice if I could get a slice to taste.
Kitchen Riffs 1/7/21 16:09: Almost never make carrot bread for some reason. Dunno why -- like all sorts of quick breads. Must make this! Really good stuff -- thanks.
Brian's Home Blog 1/7/21 17:10: WOW, I can almost tast that yummy bread!
Bill 1/7/21 17:47: The bread looks really good.
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 1/7/21 19:44: I love baked goodies with carrot! This is so right up my alley!
Anonymous 1/7/21 21:39: I absolutely love baking with alternative flours and spelt is a favorite! I need to make this bread ASAP! Love all of your whole grain baking inspiration, Angie!
R's Rue 2/7/21 01:41: Yum
Nammi 2/7/21 04:20: This looks yumm..
J.P. Alexander 2/7/21 04:37: Me encenta el pan de zanahoria, de ley haré tu receta. Te mando un beso
» Joha 2/7/21 06:07: Me encantó el post, gracias por compartirlo. Besos
Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews 2/7/21 07:06: This looks a little 'drier' than our traditional British Carrot cake recipe, but delicious nonetheless.

I am also intrigued that you add some quite strong spices alongside the carrot, an interesting flavour combination I need to try!

Great with a cup of coffee for morning 'elevenses'

Have a lovley weekend and thanks for sharing :)
Rose world 2/7/21 07:34: Dense and beautiful carrot cake.

Have a great weekend!!
Julie 2/7/21 07:44: beautiful loaf,loved the raisin speckles..yummy dear!!
Lola Martínez 2/7/21 07:48: Es una delicia de pan, yo le iría quitando trocitos todo el día, pues es muy goloso.
Un beso.
rodzinatestuje 2/7/21 09:20: Healthy and delicious. Photos are so beautiful!
Mijú 2/7/21 16:19: Se ve divino :-))))
Pam 2/7/21 18:41: Another beauty! Your loaves of bread are always stunning.
savorthebest 3/7/21 03:21: looks delicious! Carrot bread is great for breakfast
eileeninmd 3/7/21 11:46: Hello
The carrot bread looks delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe. I will give it a try soon. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, thank you for visiting my blog.
Paula Montenegro 4/7/21 12:05: It looks gorgeous Angie! I use a lot of whole wheat flour but never spelt. This sounds like the perfect recipe to try it. And it uses honey, which I love! Thanks for sharing.
foodtravelandwine 4/7/21 22:11: I have to try this bread!!....it is a complete meal in itself!!.....Abrazotes, Marcela
Izaa 6/7/21 08:52: great recipe
Raymund 7/7/21 06:22: As usual Angie you always make things so perfect! Nice recipe and photo
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 9/7/21 18:39: This does sound wonderful, Angie, and not nearly as decadent as carrot cake!
Gloria Baker 12/7/21 06:57: Love this bread Angie !!
Sherry's Pickings 29/7/21 11:27: i love all the spices in this bread.
Noob Cook 1/8/21 10:04: The combination of the spices and the rum soaked raisins in the loaf must be HEAVENLY :)~~
babYpose 7/9/21 05:28: So special carrot bread, look delicious.