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Brazilian Carrot Cake

A moist and sweet carrot cake topped with a rich chocolate glaze, popular in Brazil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a blender, combine the chopped carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the carrot mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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