Brazilian recipe
Easy Creamy Carrot Cake
A classic Brazilian-style carrot cake with a rich, glossy chocolate icing. Wonderfully moist, fluffy, and quick to whip up in your blender—a true family favourite.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 medium carrots, grated
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
3 medium carrots, grated
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients like carrots, eggs, flour, sugar, oil, butter, and milk are readily available in any standard local supermarket or grocery store. For the cocoa powder, look for 'unsweetened cocoa' or 'baking cocoa' in the baking aisle. If you specifically prefer the richer, darker intensity often found in Brazilian recipes, look for high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder in the specialized baking or international sections of larger grocery stores.
Preparation method
- In a blender, blitz the carrots, eggs, and oil until you have a smooth, well-combined base
- Add 2 cups of sugar to the blender and pulse for another five minutes to ensure the batter is perfectly silky
- Pour this carrot cream into a large mixing bowl
- Gradually fold in the flour, stirring well until no streaks remain
- Gently mix in the baking powder with a spoon to ensure a light, even rise
- Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured cake tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean
- While the cake bakes, start the chocolate sauce in a small saucepan
- Combine the butter, cocoa powder, 1 cup of sugar, and the milk
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a glossy, pourable consistency
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the hot chocolate sauce over it while the cake is still warm
- Let it sit for a few minutes to soak in before serving
Observations
This carrot cake is a beloved staple across Brazil, cherished for its vibrant orange colour and incredibly tender, moist crumb. Its simple, blender-based method makes it a go-to treat for busy weekdays or relaxed afternoons. Topped with a indulgent, pourable chocolate ganache-like sauce, the balance of sweetness and texture makes every slice absolutely irresistible.
It’s the ultimate comfort food for anyone craving a taste of home. Serve a generous wedge alongside a fresh cup of coffee and enjoy a simple, classic indulgence.
It’s the ultimate comfort food for anyone craving a taste of home. Serve a generous wedge alongside a fresh cup of coffee and enjoy a simple, classic indulgence.
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