Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A classic, moist, and fluffy carrot cake recipe. Simple to make with pantry staples, this is the perfect comfort treat for tea time or dessert.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (approximately 750g)
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh carrots, eggs, and flour at local markets or supermarkets like New World or RB Patel. For the best result, use standard all-purpose wheat flour found in the baking aisle.
Preparation method
- Peel and chop the carrots into smaller chunks.
- In a blender, combine the oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and the pinch of salt.
- Blend well until the mixture is completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to blend until fully incorporated.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour with the baking powder.
- Pour the blended carrot mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl.
- Fold gently with a whisk or spatula until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth, ensuring there are no flour lumps.
- Grease a cake tin with butter and dust it with sugar.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Observations
This carrot cake is a staple of Brazilian home baking, cherished for its signature fluffy texture, gentle sweetness, and vibrant golden hue provided by the carrots. Prepared with accessible ingredients, it is the ideal choice for those seeking a comforting and reliable homemade treat for any occasion.
The simplicity of the method makes it highly approachable even for beginners, ensuring a consistently excellent result. Serve in generous slices alongside a cup of tea or coffee, or top it with a rich chocolate ganache if you wish to add a touch of indulgence.
The simplicity of the method makes it highly approachable even for beginners, ensuring a consistently excellent result. Serve in generous slices alongside a cup of tea or coffee, or top it with a rich chocolate ganache if you wish to add a touch of indulgence.
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