Description
Brazilian Carrot Cake is a vibrant and moist dessert topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. It’s a staple treat in Brazil and perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet moment at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a blender, combine chopped carrots, eggs, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the carrot mixture to a bowl and stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, make the chocolate glaze. Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and cream until smooth. Add the butter and stir until melted and glossy.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then pour the chocolate glaze over the top. Spread evenly.
- Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, sweet carrots for best flavor and color.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Let the cake cool slightly before glazing to prevent the chocolate from melting too thin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg