Description
This Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze is a deliciously unique dessert that combines fresh carrots, a rich chocolate glaze, and an easy preparation process. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
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) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Blend the chopped carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar in a blender until smooth and frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the blender mixture to the dry ingredients and fold until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 24-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter over medium heat. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in evaporated milk and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and mix in dark chocolate chips until the glaze is smooth and glossy.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then pour the warm glaze over it and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips in the glaze.
This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Feel free to garnish with nuts or additional chocolate for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 66mg