Brazilian recipe
Easy Creamy Carrot Cake
A classic Brazilian-style carrot cake with a rich chocolate glaze. This soft, moist cake is blended in a flash and is the perfect treat for your afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 medium carrots, grated
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
3 medium carrots, grated
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
Where to find ingredients
Most of these ingredients are basic pantry staples easily found in any local Kenyan supermarket or neighbourhood dukas. Carrots are fresh and abundant in local wet markets and grocery sections. For the cocoa powder, look in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets like Naivas, Quickmart, or Chandarana. All-purpose flour is readily available under various local brands. For the butter, any high-quality unsalted or salted butter from the dairy aisle works perfectly.
Preparation method
- In a blender, whizz the carrots, eggs, and oil together until you have a smooth mixture
- Add 2 cups of sugar to the blender and pulse for another five minutes to ensure the batter is perfectly smooth
- Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl
- Gradually fold in the flour, stirring well until everything is combined
- Gently mix in the baking powder with a spoon so the cake rises beautifully and evenly
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean
- While the cake is in the oven, prepare the glaze in a small saucepan
- Combine the butter, cocoa powder, 1 cup of sugar, and milk in the pan
- Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency
- Once the cake is out of the oven, pour the hot glaze over it while it is still warm
- Let it cool down slightly before slicing and serving
Observations
This carrot cake is a beloved staple across Brazil, famous for its vibrant color and incredibly soft crumb. Because you can whip the batter up in a blender, it is a practical and quick choice for busy days or even when you need a special dessert on the fly. The creamy chocolate topping balances the natural sweetness of the carrots, making it an irresistible treat.
It is the perfect recipe when you are craving something homemade, comforting, and nostalgic. Serve a slice with a cup of hot tea or fresh coffee and enjoy a quiet, delicious moment.
It is the perfect recipe when you are craving something homemade, comforting, and nostalgic. Serve a slice with a cup of hot tea or fresh coffee and enjoy a quiet, delicious moment.
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