Fluffy Carrot Cake with Crispy Chocolate Glaze

Fluffy Carrot Cake with Crispy Chocolate Glaze

55min
12 servings
Easy

A recipe for a very fluffy carrot cake, easy to make in a blender, finished with a spectacular crunchy chocolate frosting.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • 4 de Eggs
  • 1cup de Oil
  • 2cup de Carrots (chopped)
  • 2cup de All-purpose flour
  • 1,5tablespoon de Baking powder
Massa e Cobertura
  • 3cup de Granulated sugar
    Substitui por: cristal, demerara
Cobertura
  • 1/4cup de Unsalted butter
  • 1/4cup de Milk
  • 1cup de Chocolate drink mix (e.g., Nesquik powder)

Instructions

1
bater

In the blender, add the eggs, granulated sugar, oil, and the previously chopped and peeled carrots.

5min

Dica: The carrot should be chopped to facilitate measuring and blending.

2
bater

Blend the liquid mixture in the blender for about 5 minutes until completely smooth.

5min
3
despejar

Transfer the contents of the blender to a mixing bowl.

30s
4
misturar

Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the mixture in the bowl.

1min

Dica: Mix slightly before blending again to incorporate.

5
misturar

Quickly mix the batter (you can use the blender again, as suggested by the video, but a light hand mix is sufficient) for one minute.

1min

Dica: Mix just enough after adding the flour.

6
despejar

Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan, measuring 10x10 inches with a 2.5-inch height.

30s
7
assar

Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 340°F (if using an electric oven with top and bottom elements) or 350°F (conventional).

170°C

Dica: Baking time varies, but it should bake until a toothpick inserted comes out dry and clean.

8

While the cake cools for about 30 minutes (it should be warm), prepare the frosting.

Dica: The cake can be eaten warm or with the frosting.

9
misturar

For the glaze, mix the remaining sugar (1 cup), butter (1/4 cup or 50g), milk (1/4 cup or 50ml), and chocolate drink mix (1 cup) in a saucepan.

1min

Dica: The butter used is unsalted.

10
cozinhar

Bring the frosting mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and stir continuously.

Dica: Cook the glaze for 3 minutes over medium heat until it reaches the consistency of soft fudge (brigadeiro mole).

11
cozinhar

Check the consistency of the glaze: it should have the texture of soft fudge, and when poured over itself, the line should gently disappear.

Dica: If the heat is higher, cook for only 2 minutes.

12
cobrir

Pour the warm glaze over the warm/cool cake and let it cool completely until the frosting forms a very crisp shell.

Dica: The crunchiness is ideal when the surface is very dry to the touch.

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Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Gluten Egg Milk

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    8223 kcal411%
  • Carbohydrates
    1343 g448%
  • Protein
    67 g89%
  • Total Fat
    302 g550%
  • Dietary Fiber
    36 g144%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

liquidificadorfornovasilhaassadeirapanela

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