Brazilian recipe
Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A classic carrot cake that’s soft, moist and full of flavour. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (about 750 g)
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch salt
2 cups sugar
3 cups wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
5 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch salt
2 cups sugar
3 cups wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
Look for the carrots, eggs, flour, sugar, oil and baking powder in the fresh produce, dairy, baking and pantry aisles at your local supermarket, or pick them up from a greengrocer and bulk-food store. If needed, use plain canola or sunflower oil as a substitute for vegetable oil.
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 you have a smooth, even mixture
- Add the sugar gradually, continuing to blend until incorporated
- In a separate bowl, mix the sifted wheat flour with the baking powder
- Pour the blended mixture from the blender over the dry ingredients in the bowl
- Gently mix with a whisk or spatula until everything is well combined and the batter is smooth, with no flour lumps
- Grease a baking tin with butter and sprinkle with sugar
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
Observations
This carrot cake is a classic of Brazilian cooking, loved for its soft texture, sweet flavour and the vibrant colour the carrots bring. Made with everyday ingredients, it’s the ideal choice for anyone after a comforting homemade sweet that’s practical for any occasion.
Its simple method makes it approachable even for beginner bakers, while still delivering an impressive result. Serve generous slices with coffee or as dessert, topped with chocolate icing if you like.
Its simple method makes it approachable even for beginner bakers, while still delivering an impressive result. Serve generous slices with coffee or as dessert, topped with chocolate icing if you like.
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