Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Carrot Cake (Bolo de cenoura)
A classic carrot cake that is light, moist, and full of flavour. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it suits tea time 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
You can find the carrots, eggs, flour, sugar, oil, and baking powder at any supermarket, neighborhood grocery, or open-air market. Look for the dry ingredients in the baking aisle and fresh carrots in the produce section.
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 everything is well combined and the batter is smooth, with no lumps of flour
- Grease a cake tin with butter and dust it 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 toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean
Observations
This carrot cake is a classic in Brazilian cooking, loved for its airy texture, gentle sweetness, and the vibrant colour that carrots bring to the crumb. Made with affordable ingredients, it is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a comforting homemade sweet that is practical for any occasion.
Its simple method makes it approachable even for beginner cooks, 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 cooks, 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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