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Brazilian Carrot Cake

By: CookingMama 
"A traditional favorite in my family, Brazilian carrot cake is very different from the American version. The popular cake is topped with homemade chocolate frosting, and perfect to serve with a glass of milk or tea."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
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  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup instant hot chocolate mix
  • 3/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Place the carrots, eggs, and oil in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Process until carrots are finely chopped. Pour the carrot mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in 2 cups sugar until well blended. Stir in the flour and baking powder; mix until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched, about 40 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, make the icing by placing the butter, 1 cup sugar, instant hot chocolate drink mix, and milk in a pan. While stirring, heat to almost boiling over medium-high heat until mixture thickens. When the cake is done, remove from the oven and immediately spread the icing evenly over the top.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 529 | Total Fat: 22.7g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by Ally   view full review
I am also Brazillian and I make this cake all the time. Yes the icing is supossed to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by CRUNCHM   view full review
Okay, I will try to update this when/if I ever try it again ... but my first foray into making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by FUDGNIK   view full review
First of all...I am not from Brazil! I have never had this type of carrot cake and I made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2009 by Fit&Healthy Mom   view full review
Good cake but I was disappointed that just like the other reviwer, the icing was absorbed, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by jess_gemm   view full review
I just loved! I'm from Brazil but I live in the US per 4 years now... and I'll tell you, was 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by Claire   view full review
Yum, reminds of the time I spent in Brazil. I just couldn't get the chocolate on top right. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by Nici   view full review
Yummy! Soft and moist, and a really lovely light orange color. I only had half the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2010 by Ashley   view full review
I have Brazilian neighbors and they said this was better than her mothers! They couldn't get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by Rach3000   view full review
This was a very good cake. I did succumb to putting vanilla and cinnamon in it. I made the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by Saeeda   view full review
My room-mate, many years ago, was from Brazil and she made this cake. I loved it and sense...

 

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