3 C Bread

4.4
(19)

This sweet bread features carrots, coconut and cherries. That tasty combination ensures each loaf is a welcome gift!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 cups shredded carrots

  • 1 ½ cups flaked coconut

  • ½ cup candied cherries, quartered

  • ½ cup raisins

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and pecans. Pour into four greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.

  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Cover and store in the refrigerator.