Brazilian recipe
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 is ideal for afternoon tea or dessert.
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Ingredients
3 large carrots (approximately 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 ingredients in the fresh produce section, the baking aisle, the flour and sugar shelves, and the dairy section of supermarkets or local markets. If needed, substitute plain all-purpose flour for wheat flour and a neutral vegetable oil from the cooking-oil 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 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 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 skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean
Observations
This carrot cake is a Brazilian classic, loved for its light texture, sweet flavour, and the vivid colour that carrots bring to the crumb. Made with affordable ingredients, it is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a comforting, homemade sweet that is practical for any occasion.
Its simple method makes it accessible even for beginners, while still delivering a lovely result. Serve generous slices with tea or as dessert, finished with a chocolate topping if you like.
Its simple method makes it accessible even for beginners, while still delivering a lovely result. Serve generous slices with tea or as dessert, finished with a chocolate topping if you like.
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