Brazilian recipe
Homemade Classic Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A classic carrot cake that bakes up soft, moist, and full of flavour. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for tea time or dessert.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (approximately 750g)
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, and baking powder in the produce, dairy, baking, and pantry aisles of a local supermarket or neighborhood grocer. If needed, use a blender from the small-appliance section and a cake pan from the bakeware aisle.
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 get 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 all the ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth, with no lumps of flour
- Grease a cake pan with butter and dust 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 skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean
Observations
This carrot cake is a classic Brazilian dessert, loved for its fluffy texture, sweet flavour, and the vibrant colour that carrots bring. Made with affordable ingredients, it is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a comforting, homemade sweet that is practical for any occasion.
Its straightforward method makes it approachable even for beginners in the kitchen, while still delivering a result that feels impressive. Serve generous slices with coffee or as a dessert, topped with a chocolate glaze if you like.
Its straightforward method makes it approachable even for beginners in the kitchen, while still delivering a result that feels impressive. Serve generous slices with coffee or as a dessert, topped with a chocolate glaze if you like.
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