Brazilian Carrot Cake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Brazilian Carrot Cake Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Brazilian Carrot Cake Recipe

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

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup white sugar

1 cup instant hot chocolate mix

¾ cup milk

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 9x13 baking dish.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched about 40 minutes.

Step 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

Brazilian Carrot Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 528.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.7g 11%

Carbohydrates: 77.7g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 58.7g

Fat: 22.7g 35%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 25%

Cholesterol: 68.3mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 3176.6IU 64%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 50.9mcg 13%

Calcium: 118.6mg 12%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 19.6mg 7%

Potassium: 202.8mg 6%

Sodium: 231.7mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 204.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.