Brazilian Carrot Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat You Need to Try
A delicious and moist Brazilian carrot cake topped with a rich chocolate glaze, this indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
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- 3 medium carrots
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine the carrots, oil, eggs, and sugar, blending until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate with a little cream over low heat.
- Once the cake is cool, pour the chocolate glaze over the top and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg