Brazilian recipe
Traditional Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura tradicional)
A classic recipe for a fluffy, moist carrot cake. This simple and comforting treat is perfect for an afternoon coffee or a delightful 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 all ingredients at local supermarkets or general grocery stores. For the vegetable oil, neutral varieties like canola or sunflower oil work best.
Preparation method
- Peel and chop the carrots into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine the oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and the pinch of salt.
- Blend well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to blend until fully incorporated.
- In a separate 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.
- Mix gently using a whisk or spatula until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is homogeneous, with no lumps of flour.
- Grease a baking pan with butter and dust it with sugar.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Observations
This carrot cake is a staple of Brazilian culinary tradition, cherished for its airy texture, balanced sweetness, and the vibrant golden hue provided by the carrots. Made with simple, accessible pantry staples, it is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a comforting and practical homemade sweet for any occasion.
The straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for beginners, ensuring a consistently impressive result. Serve it in generous slices alongside coffee or as a standalone dessert, optionally topped with a rich chocolate ganache if you wish.
The straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for beginners, ensuring a consistently impressive result. Serve it in generous slices alongside coffee or as a standalone dessert, optionally topped with a rich chocolate ganache if you wish.
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