A delightful and moist Brazilian carrot cake topped with a rich chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Brazilian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups grated carrots (around 4 medium 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)
Chocolate sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or a rectangular baking dish.
Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the carrot mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture thickens.
Add Cocoa Powder: Gradually whisk in the cocoa powder until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly on top. For added decoration, sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
The frosting can be adjusted to taste by adding more or less cocoa powder.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.