How to Make Brazilian-Style Carrot Cake with Chocolate Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brazilian cuisine is a rich tapestry of flavors and influences, and one standout dessert is the Brazilian-style carrot cake with chocolate sauce. This unique take on a classic cake combines the sweetness of carrots with a decadent chocolate sauce, resulting in a memorable and indulgent treat.

Carrot cake is a beloved dessert around the world, but the Brazilian version stands out due to its moist and tender texture, and the addition of juicy and flavorful carrots. The cake is typically...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 carrots, quartered
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 43 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 10-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch cake pan and dust with flour.
  • Combine 2 cups sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and carrots in a blender; blend until very smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour carrot mixture into a bowl; add flour and baking powder. Mix well to combine. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to bubble and thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly spread over cake.
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 128mg