Bolo de Cenoura com Cobertura de Chocolate (Brazilian Carrot Cake)

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 40 mins

• Total time: 1 hour

• Servings: 12 slices

• Country of Origin: Brazil

Description

• Distinct from American carrot cake, Brazilian carrot cake blends raw carrots directly with oil and eggs into a vibrant orange batter.

• Features a airy texture topped with a pour-over chocolate glaze that hardens into a thin, crackly fudge shell.

Presentation

• Baked in a rectangular 9x13 pan or ring mold pan.

• Covered completely with glossy chocolate coating sliced into clean squares.

Ingredients

• Cake Batter: 3 medium raw carrots (peeled and chopped)

• Cake Batter: 3 large eggs

• Cake Batter: 1 cup neutral vegetable oil

• Cake Batter: 2 cups granulated sugar

• Cake Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour

• Cake Batter: 1 tbsp baking powder

• Chocolate Glaze: 1 cup cocoa powder

• Chocolate Glaze: 1 cup sugar

• Chocolate Glaze: 2 tbsp butter

• Chocolate Glaze: 1/4 cup whole milk

Directions

• Blend chopped carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar in a blender on high speed for 3 minutes until completely liquefied.

• Pour carrot mixture into a bowl and gently whisk in sifted flour and baking powder until just combined.

• Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Prepare glaze by boiling cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and milk in a small saucepan for 3 minutes while stirring.

• Pour hot chocolate glaze immediately over the warm cake so it forms a crisp crust as it cools.

Optional Variations

• Cobertura de Brigadeiro: Replace glaze with thick Brigadeiro pourable sauce for an extra rich topping.

• Bolo de Cenoura Vulcão: Bake in a bundt pan and fill the center cavity to overflowing with warm chocolate sauce.

Cooking Tips

• Weigh raw carrots (approx. 250g total); using too much carrot adds excess moisture and causes cake density.

• Pour chocolate sauce over cake right out of the stove while still boiling for a glossy finish.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 360 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 54 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 15 g

• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g

• Sodium: 110 mg

• Fiber: 1.8 g

• Sugar: 38 g