Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A classic, fluffy, and moist carrot cake. Simple to prepare with everyday ingredients, it is the perfect treat for afternoon tea or as a delightful dessert.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (approx. 750g)
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh carrots, eggs, flour, and sugar at any local market or grocery store in Banjul and across The Gambia. For baking powder and vegetable oil, visit the dry goods aisles of your preferred supermarket. If you cannot find all-purpose flour, you may use standard white wheat flour available locally.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and chop them into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine the oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and the pinch of salt.
- Blend thoroughly until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to blend until fully incorporated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour with the baking powder.
- Pour the blended mixture from the blender over the dry ingredients in the bowl.
- Gently fold the mixture using a whisk or spatula until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth, ensuring there are no flour lumps.
- Grease a baking tin with butter and dust it lightly with sugar.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Observations
This carrot cake is a staple in Brazilian households, cherished for its wonderfully fluffy texture, subtle sweetness, and the vibrant golden hue provided by fresh carrots. Crafted from simple pantry staples, it is an ideal choice for anyone looking to bake a comforting and straightforward homemade dessert for any gathering.
The simplicity of the preparation makes this recipe approachable even for kitchen beginners, while consistently yielding impressive results. Serve in generous slices alongside a fresh brew of coffee or as a dessert, perhaps finished with a decadent chocolate glaze if you prefer.
The simplicity of the preparation makes this recipe approachable even for kitchen beginners, while consistently yielding impressive results. Serve in generous slices alongside a fresh brew of coffee or as a dessert, perhaps finished with a decadent chocolate glaze if you prefer.
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