Description
This Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze boasts an irresistible flavor with simple ingredients like carrots, eggs, and rich chocolate, making it a perfect homemade treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and roughly chopped, about 10–11 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (one 14 oz can)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and set aside.
- Blend the carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar in a blender on high until smooth, about 60 seconds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared 9×13 inch pan and bake for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in evaporated milk, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then pour the warm chocolate glaze over, spreading to the edges and topping with chocolate sprinkles. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the carrots are finely blended for a smooth texture in the cake.
Let the glaze set properly before slicing for a cleaner cut from the cake.
This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg