Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brazilian Carrot Cake, a unique dessert that beautifully combines the sweetness of carrots with rich chocolate. This moist cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering. Its simple preparation makes it accessible for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Topped with a creamy chocolate frosting and optional sprinkles, this cake not only tastes divine but also looks impressive on any dessert table.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- Blend grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, heat condensed milk, butter, and vanilla until thickened; whisk in cocoa until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake and optionally garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg