Description
Brazilian Carrot Cake, or ‘Bolo de Cenoura,’ is a moist and vibrant dessert that blends sweet carrots with a rich chocolate glaze. Light in texture and full of flavor, it’s a beloved classic in Brazil perfect for everyday enjoyment or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium-sized carrots)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrots to get about 2 cups.
- In a blender, combine grated carrots, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the blended mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan. Pour in the batter and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Use a blender to ensure a smooth batter texture.
- You can add spices like cinnamon for a warm twist.
- For added texture, consider folding in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Let the glaze set slightly before slicing to avoid messiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Brazilian Carrot Cake, Bolo de Cenoura, chocolate glaze, moist cake, carrot dessert