Carrot Cake with Crunchy Chocolate Frosting

Carrot Cake with Crunchy Chocolate Frosting

1h
8 servings
Easy

Classic recipe for a fluffy carrot cake with a chocolate topping that hardens and becomes crunchy after preparation.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • 300g de Carrots
  • 1/4cup de Vegetable Oil
  • 1tablespoon de Baking Powder
  • 1,5cup de Sugar
  • 3unit de Eggs
  • 2cup de All-Purpose Flour
    Substitui por: farinha sem glúten
  • 1pinch de Salt
Cobertura
  • 1cup de Sugar
  • 1cup de Chocolate Drink Mix (like Nesquik)
    Substitui por: chocolate em pó
  • 6tablespoons de Milk
    Substitui por: água
  • 1tablespoon de Margarine
    Substitui por: manteiga

Instructions

1
bater

In a blender, add the chopped carrots, eggs, and oil.

1min

Dica: Peeled and chopped carrots make blending easier.

2
bater

Blend the liquid mixture well until a smooth consistency is achieved.

2min
3
bater

Add the sugar to the blender mixture and blend briefly.

15s
4
misturar

Transfer the liquid mixture to a bowl where you have placed the salt.

30s
5
misturar

Gradually incorporate the sifted all-purpose flour into the liquid mixture.

1min

Dica: The flour should already be sifted.

6
misturar

Gently fold the baking powder (one full spoonful) into the batter.

30s

Dica: Mix in the baking powder last, carefully.

7
preparar

Pour the batter into a pan previously greased and floured with flour (it can be square or round).

45s
8
assar

Bake the cake in an oven preheated to 392°F (200°C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until completely baked.

40min
200°C
9
cozinhar

Prepare the frosting: In a saucepan, mix the sugar, chocolate drink mix (Nesquik), milk, and margarine.

1min
10
cozinhar

Bring the frosting mixture to a boil over heat and let it boil for about one minute after it starts bubbling.

1min

Dica: Count one minute after the boil begins.

11
cobrir

Pour the hot glaze immediately over the already baked cake.

30s

Dica: The glaze will harden and become crunchy after cooling slightly.

Did you enjoy this recipe?

Be the first to rate!
Share: WhatsApp

Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Egg Milk Gluten

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    640 kcal32%
  • Carbohydrates
    123 g41%
  • Protein
    12 g15%
  • Total Fat
    12 g21%
  • Dietary Fiber
    3 g10%

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

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

liquidificadorbatedeiraformaforno

You might also like

Comments

Leave a comment

0/2000

Be the first to comment!