Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Fudge

🥘 Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    2.5 cups
  • baking powder
    1 tbsp
  • carrots
    3 medium
  • cocoa powder
    3 tbsp
  • granulated sugar
    2 cups
  • large eggs
    3
  • sugar
    1 cup
  • unsalted butter
    1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil
    1/2 cup
  • whole milk
    5 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • blender
  • mixing
  • baking
  • saucepan
  1. 1
    In a blender , blend the peeled and chopped carrots , large eggs , and vegetable oil until completely smooth for about ⏱️ 5 minutes .
    carrots: 3 medium, large eggs: 3, vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour . Pour the blended carrot mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently. Fold in the baking powder last.
    granulated sugar: 2 cups, all-purpose flour: 2.5 cups, baking powder: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Grease a baking pan with butter and flour, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for ⏱️ 40 minutes .
  4. 4
    For the chocolate glaze, combine the unsalted butter , cocoa powder , sugar , and whole milk in a small saucepan . Cook over medium heat stirring continuously for ⏱️ 5 minutes until thickened. Pour while hot over the baked cake.
    unsalted butter: 1 tbsp, cocoa powder: 3 tbsp, sugar: 1 cup, whole milk: 5 tbsp