Description
This Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze is a delightful treat, combining the sweetness of carrots with a luscious chocolate glaze. Simple to prepare, it’s perfect for any gathering or as a comforting dessert at home.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a blender, combine the chopped carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and frothy, about 60 seconds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blender mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Gently fold until combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thin and pourable.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the chocolate glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in evaporated milk. 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 glossy.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Pour the warm chocolate glaze evenly on top, spreading it out to the edges. Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing so that the glaze sets.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include a teaspoon of vanilla extract in the batter.
Ensure the cake has cooled slightly before adding the glaze for better absorption.
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg