Description
This Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Glaze is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of carrots and chocolate in every bite. With its smooth glaze and simple preparation, it’s perfect for dessert lovers and anyone looking for homemade comfort food.
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 chopped carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar in a blender until smooth and bright orange.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended carrot mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter over medium heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the evaporated milk and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and mix in dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then pour the warm glaze over it, spreading evenly and adding chocolate sprinkles on top.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a more intense chocolate flavor, add more cocoa powder to the glaze.
Eat the cake while still slightly warm for extra chocolate absorption.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg