Description
This Brazilian Carrot Cake is a celebration of comfort and indulgence, featuring moist cake topped with rich chocolate ganache. The addition of orange zest elevates the classic treat to new heights.
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 your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly.
- Prepare the baking pan: Grease and flour a round cake pan or a rectangular baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Blend the wet ingredients: In a blender, combine the grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined, about 1 minute.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the carrot mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, about 30 seconds.
- Pour batter: Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center.
- 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 constantly until thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
- 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. Optionally, sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don't overmix the batter to ensure a light, fluffy texture. Use quality cocoa powder for the best flavor in your frosting.