Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Carrot Cake
Classic recipe for a fluffy, moist, and delicious carrot cake. Easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for an afternoon snack or 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
Ingredients can be found at most grocery stores and supermarkets. Baking powder and all-purpose flour are common pantry staples.
Preparation method
- Peel and chop the carrots into smaller pieces
- In a blender, add the oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and the pinch of salt
- Blend well until a smooth and homogeneous mixture is obtained
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to blend until incorporated
- In a separate bowl, mix the sifted all-purpose flour with the baking powder
- Pour the blended contents from the blender over the dry ingredients in the bowl
- Gently mix with a whisk or spatula until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth, without flour lumps
- Grease a baking pan with butter and dust with sugar
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
Observations
This carrot cake is a staple of Brazilian cuisine, loved for its fluffy texture, sweet flavor, and vibrant color from the carrots. Made with accessible ingredients, it's the ideal choice for anyone looking for a comforting and practical homemade sweet for any occasion.
The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginners in the kitchen, guaranteeing a surprising result. Serve in generous slices as a coffee accompaniment or as a dessert, decorated with a chocolate glaze, if desired.
The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginners in the kitchen, guaranteeing a surprising result. Serve in generous slices as a coffee accompaniment or as a dessert, decorated with a chocolate glaze, if desired.
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