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How to Make Nina's Brazilian Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional Brazilian desserts, the Brazilian carrot cake is a must-try. This moist, flavorful cake is a popular treat in Brazil and is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a potluck, or just a casual get-together with friends and family.

One of the best things about this cake is that it is incredibly easy to make. Even if you're not an experienced baker, you'll be able to whip up this delicious dessert in no time. Plus, the ingredients are easy to...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ⅔ cups peeled and chopped carrots
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) bar bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Blend oil, sugar, eggs, and carrots in a blender, stopping to scrape down sides, until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute. Pour puree into a large bowl, then whisk in flour mixture until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to a rack to cool, about 1 hour.
  • Stir together milk, chocolate, honey, and butter in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, thick, and reduced to about 1 1/8 cups, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour frosting into a metal bowl and set in a larger bowl of ice water. Stir frosting until cooled and thickened, about 5 minutes. Frost cake evenly and cut into 12 pieces to serve.

    • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 269mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 111mg

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