Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A classic, moist, and fluffy carrot cake recipe. Simple to make with pantry staples, this is the perfect treat for afternoon tea 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
Find fresh produce and basic pantry staples at local markets and small grocery shops. Vegetable oil and all-purpose flour are widely available across general retailers. If you cannot source specific cake flour, all-purpose flour works perfectly for this texture.
Preparation method
- Peel and chop the carrots into smaller, manageable chunks.
- Place the oil, eggs, chopped carrots, and the pinch of salt into a blender.
- Blend well until you achieve a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to blend until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and the baking powder.
- Pour the blended liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl.
- Fold gently using a whisk or spatula until everything is well combined and the batter is smooth, ensuring there are no pockets of flour.
- Grease a baking tin with butter and lightly dust it with sugar.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- 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 cornerstone of home baking, beloved for its soft texture, gentle sweetness, and the vibrant golden color imparted by the carrots. Prepared using everyday ingredients, it is the ideal choice for those seeking a comforting, homemade sweet that is as practical as it is delicious.
The straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for beginners in the kitchen, ensuring a consistently excellent result. Enjoy it in generous slices alongside a warm cup of coffee or as a satisfying dessert, finished with a chocolate glaze if you feel like indulging.
The straightforward preparation makes it accessible even for beginners in the kitchen, ensuring a consistently excellent result. Enjoy it in generous slices alongside a warm cup of coffee or as a satisfying dessert, finished with a chocolate glaze if you feel like indulging.
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