Brazilian Carrot Cake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Brazilian Carrot Cake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This vibrant cake combines sweet grated carrots with rich chocolate frosting, creating a visually stunning treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare, this dessert is suitable for novice bakers and is sure to impress at birthdays, gatherings, or as a special indulgence for yourself. The moist texture from the vegetable oil ensures it stays fresh for days, making each slice as delicious as the first. Share it with loved ones or savor it solo; either way, every bite promises joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium 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 or rectangular cake pan.
- Blend grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the blended carrot mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: Heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan until thickened; whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cake evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg