Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Brazilian Carrot Cake, a unique dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of carrots with rich chocolate frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy evenings at home. With its vibrant orange hue and impressive presentation, it’s a treat that will surprise and please everyone at your gathering. Plus, it’s an excellent way to sneak in some veggies for the kids! Get ready to create a dessert that will become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or rectangular baking dish.
- In a blender, combine grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs; blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and half of the cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the carrot mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan on low until thickened; whisk in remaining cocoa powder.
- Once cooled, spread frosting over the cake and garnish with chocolate sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts into the batter before baking. If you prefer less sweetness in your cake, reduce sugar by up to one-third without compromising flavor.