-
1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
-
2
Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
-
3
Place the canola oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth and combined.
-
4
Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the bowl. Continue whisking until the mixture is just combined. Do not over-mix.
-
5
Pro tip: Don't have pumpkin pie spice? Blend your own with a mixture of 9 parts cinnamon, 2 parts ginger powder, 2 parts nutmeg, 1 part allspice and 1 part ground cloves.
-
6
Fold in the grated carrots, raisins and walnuts and then pour the batter into the loaf pan.
-
7
Bake the bread for 55-65 minutes on the middle rack until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-
8
Pro tip: Using an older oven? Rotate the pan halfway through cooking time to ensure a more even heat distribution.
-
9
Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
-
10
Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes and then release the bread from the pan onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
