How To Make Brazilian Carrot Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a round cake pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
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Add the grated carrots and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped walnuts (if using).
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake is cooled, prepare the chocolate ganache by melting 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy cream in the microwave or on a stovetop.
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Pour the ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
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Decorate with grated carrots or chopped walnuts, if desired.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 90mg
- Sodium : 330mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 28g
- Protein : 5g
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