Brazilian recipe
Classic Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A beloved, moist, and fluffy carrot cake recipe. Simple to whip up with pantry staples, this classic treat is the perfect addition to your afternoon tea or coffee break.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (approx. 750g), peeled and chopped
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch of salt
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh carrots, eggs, and vegetable oil in the produce and dairy aisles of any local supermarket or neighborhood grocery store. Use standard all-purpose wheat flour found in the baking section.
Preparation method
- Peel the carrots and chop them into smaller, uniform pieces.
- Place the vegetable oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and salt into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Add the sugar gradually to the blender and continue to blitz until fully incorporated.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and whisk in the baking powder.
- Pour the wet mixture from the blender into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the batter together using a balloon whisk or a rubber spatula until just combined, ensuring no flour lumps remain.
- Grease a baking tin with butter and dust lightly with granulated sugar.
- Pour the prepared batter into the tin, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Observations
This carrot cake is a staple of Brazilian home baking, cherished for its light, fluffy texture, subtle sweetness, and the vibrant golden hue that the carrots provide. Crafted with basic, accessible ingredients, it is the ideal choice when you need a comforting, reliable dessert that comes together without any fuss.
The straightforward preparation method makes it an excellent project for beginners, promising a consistently impressive result. Serve it in generous slices alongside a warm cup of coffee, or elevate it with a smooth chocolate glaze if you are feeling indulgent.
The straightforward preparation method makes it an excellent project for beginners, promising a consistently impressive result. Serve it in generous slices alongside a warm cup of coffee, or elevate it with a smooth chocolate glaze if you are feeling indulgent.
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