Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
This classic Brazilian-style carrot cake is prized for its signature vibrant hue, tender crumb, and moist texture. It is a straightforward bake perfect for tea time.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (approx. 750g)
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups caster sugar
3 cups plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups caster sugar
3 cups plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these staples at any local supermarket like Dunnes Stores, Tesco, or SuperValu. Choose fresh, firm carrots from the produce section. Use standard large free-range eggs and high-quality plain flour found in the baking aisle.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and chop them into smaller, uniform pieces.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and the pinch of salt.
- Blitz the mixture thoroughly until completely smooth and emulsified.
- Gradually add the sugar to the blender, continuing to process until fully incorporated.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, sift the plain flour and combine it with the baking powder.
- Pour the liquid mixture from the blender over the dry ingredients in the bowl.
- Gently fold the mixture using a balloon whisk or spatula until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; take care not to overmix.
- Generously butter a ring cake tin and dust it lightly with sugar.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Observations
This carrot cake is a quintessential staple of Brazilian home baking, cherished for its light, fluffy crumb, subtle sweetness, and the bright, sunny colour imparted by the carrots. Crafted from everyday pantry staples, it is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a comforting, reliable, and uncomplicated homemade treat for any time of day.
Its straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for those new to baking, consistently delivering impressive results. Serve it in generous slices alongside a cup of tea or coffee, perhaps finished with a classic chocolate ganache drizzle if you want to dress it up.
Its straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for those new to baking, consistently delivering impressive results. Serve it in generous slices alongside a cup of tea or coffee, perhaps finished with a classic chocolate ganache drizzle if you want to dress it up.
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