Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with our Brazilian Carrot Cake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This vibrant dessert combines the natural sweetness of carrots with rich chocolate frosting, creating a moist and delectable treat perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon snack, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends with its unique flavor profile and beautiful presentation. With straightforward ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, baking this cake is accessible for all skill levels. Get ready to enjoy a slice of joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a blender, combine grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs; blend until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the carrot mixture to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat until thickened; whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread frosting evenly on top of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg