Hello cake lovers! Today, I'm going to share with you the recipe for a fluffy carrot cake with chocolate frosting that is simply the best in Brazil! Perfect for an afternoon snack or to impress on any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 medium carrots, grated
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
To the roof:
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1/3 cup of milk
Step by step
- Prepare the Dough: In a blender, mix the carrots, oil and eggs until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Transfer to a bowl and add sugar, wheat flour and yeast. Mix well.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the dough into a greased pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
- Make the Coverage: In a saucepan, mix the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Cook over low heat until the mixture is homogeneous and thick.
- Finish: Unmold the cake, let it cool and spread the chocolate frosting on top.
Tips and tricks
- Use fresh carrots for a sweeter, more natural flavor.
- For a moister cake, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- The chocolate topping can be customized with a touch of vanilla essence or a little coffee to intensify the flavor.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this delicious carrot cake recipe with chocolate frosting. It's the perfect combination of flavors that will win hearts!
Hello cake lovers! Today, I'm going to share with you the recipe for a fluffy carrot cake with chocolate frosting that is simply the best in Brazil! Perfect for an afternoon snack or to impress on any occasion.