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Brazilian Carrot Cake

Decadent Brazilian Carrot Cake to Sweeten Your Day

This Brazilian Carrot Cake combines sweet carrots and rich chocolate to create a delicious dessert that will sweeten your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups grated carrots Fresh is best for flavor
  • 1 cup sugar Feel free to adjust
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Light olive oil can be used
  • 4 large eggs Ensure they're at room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Crucial for proper rising
  • 1/2 tsp salt Reduce if using salted butter later
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Dark cocoa intensifies flavor
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk Consider dairy-free alternatives
  • 1/4 cup butter Replace with dairy-free butter if needed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results
  • 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles For garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan with butter or oil and dust with flour.
  2. In a blender, combine grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla.
  2. Stir continuously for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat, sift in cocoa powder, and whisk until smooth.
  4. Once the cake is completely cool, frost it evenly and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. Use freshly grated carrots for best flavor. Customize with nuts or spices.

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