BRAZILIAN CARROT CAKE

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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.

Provided by CookingMama

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 9x13 baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched, about 40 minutes.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 58.7 g

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