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    Milk and Pop » Recipes » Cakes

    Brazilian Carrot Cake with Chocolate Frosting

    Published: Nov 6, 2019 · Modified: Jun 18, 2024 by Tatiana Kamakura · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Brazilian Carrot Cake is a soft, moist cake made with simple ingredients in less than 40 minutes. Topped with an easy chocolate frosting, this is an authentic Brazilian cake recipe you need to try at least once!

    Brazilian carrot cake with fork.

    Looking for more authentic Brazilian recipes? Try my creamy Brazilian lemonade – it’s super refreshing for summer. And you can’t go wrong with Brazilian Cheese Bread – it’s a delicious, gluten-free bread recipe that’s fantastic for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

    🥕Ingredients

    This is an easy carrot cake with chocolate frosting made with simple ingredients:

    Ingredients used to make the Brazilian carrot cake separated in glass bowls.
    Ingredients used to make the chocolate frosting separated in glass bowls.

    Eggs: Use large eggs for this carrot cake.

    Carrots: The star of the recipe. Carrots need to be peeled for the best result. We’re using about 3 medium carrots.

    All-purpose flour: Don’t use bread flour or whole wheat flour for this recipe. You can substitute with cake flour if needed, but it’s not necessary. This cake is very soft and light when made following all the steps with all-purpose flour.

    Vegetable oil: You can substitute it with canola oil, sunflower oil, or avocado oil. Just don’t use olive oil for this cake, as it leaves a strong taste.

    🥣How to Make It

    Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C).

    Cake ingredients inside a blender's cup.

    Step 01. In a blender, add peeled carrots, sugar, eggs, and oil.

    Blended orange batter.

    Step 02. Blend for about 3 minutes, making sure no carrot pieces are left unblended.

    Batter after adding all-purpose flour and baking powder, wooden spoon and ceramic bowl.

    Step 03. Pour the batter into a bowl. Add all-purpose flour and baking powder, stirring until there are no dry spots left. Be careful not to overmix, as overmixing can make the cake tough.

    Batter in a baking sheet.

    Step 04. Grease a 9x13 inch baking sheet. Pour the batter into the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.

    You can wait for the cake to cool, or you can make the chocolate frosting right away. This frosting will harden after it cools.

    Saucepan with chocolate frosting ingredients.

    Step 05. For the chocolate frosting, in a saucepan, add butter, cocoa powder, sugar, and milk.

    Chocolate sauce boiling.

    Step 06. Using low heat, let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chocolate mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir the mixture throughout the process.

    Carrot cake with chocolate frosting.

    Step 07. Pour the frosting while hot over the cake. Wait for it to set before slicing.

    ✔️Expert Tips

    Choose the best carrots: Carrots are the stars of the recipe, so the fresher they are, the better your Brazilian carrot cake will taste. Carrots need to be hard and crispy, with a deep orange color.

    Don't open the oven door during the first 20 minutes: When you open your oven door, cool air gets in and lowers the temperature inside. This can cause the cake to sink in the middle, resulting in a heavy, thick carrot cake.

    After removing your carrot cake from the oven, don't place it on a cold surface to cool: Let it rest on a cooling rack, close to the oven.

    Carrot cake sliced with chocolate topping after cooled.

    🙋🏻‍♀️Questions You Might Have

    Can I make cupcakes with this recipe?

    Yes, you can! It makes about 20 regular-sized cupcakes. Just remember that the baking time is different (about 15 minutes for regular-sized cupcakes).

    Does Brazilian Carrot Cake need to be refrigerated?

    No, it doesn't. It can be stored at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. It keeps for about 4 to 5 days.

    Can I freeze this recipe?

    Yes, you can freeze the cake after baking. It freezes well for up to 3 months.

    Why did my carrot cake sink in the middle?

    This cake can sink in the middle if you add too little flour, too much baking powder, or if you open the oven during the first 20 minutes. If you didn’t do any of the above, check if your baking powder has expired.

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    If you tried this Brazilian Carrot Cake Recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below!

    📖 Recipe

    A slice of Brazilian carrot cake with chocolate frosting.

    Brazilian Carrot Cake

    Tatiana Kamakura
    This Brazilian carrot cake has everything you’re looking for: a soft batter, a chocolate glaze you’ll love, and the prettiest orange color you'll ever see in a cake. The best part: it’s super easy to make.
    5 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Baked Goods
    Cuisine Brazilian
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 321 kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Baking sheet
    • Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    Brazilian Carrot Cake

    • 2 ¼ cups carrots peeled and diced (about 3 medium carrots)
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil plus 2 tbsp
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 ¾ cups sugar
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour minus 1 tbsp
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder

    Chocolate Frosting

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 4 tablespoon cacao
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 4 tablespoon milk

    Instructions
     

    • Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C).
    • In a blender, add peeled carrots, sugar, eggs, and oil.
    • Blend for about 3 minutes, making sure no carrot pieces are left unblended.
    • Pour the batter into a bowl. Add all-purpose flour and baking powder, stirring until there are no dry spots left. Be careful not to overmix, as overmixing can make the cake tough.
    • Grease a 9x13 inch baking sheet. Pour the batter into the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake: it will be ready when it comes out with only a few crumbs sticking to it, or clean.
    • You can wait for the cake to cool, or you can make the chocolate frosting right away. This frosting will harden after it cools.
    • For the chocolate frosting, in a saucepan, add butter, cocoa powder, sugar, and milk.
    • Using low heat, let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chocolate mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir the mixture throughout the process.
    • Pour the frosting while hot over the cake. Wait for it to set before slicing.

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    Notes

    Don't forget to substract 1 tablespoon of flour when measuring this ingredient. That way, you'll get about 240g of flour. Although I always use a kitchen scale when baking, this is a very forgiving cake recipe, so don't worry if you don't have one.
    You can make cupcakes with this recipe. It makes about 16 regular-sized cupcakes. Just remember that the baking time is different (about 15 minutes for regular-sized cupcakes).
    Don't open the oven door during the first 20 minutes: When you open your oven door, cool air gets in and lowers the temperature inside. This can cause the cake to sink in the middle, resulting in a heavy, thick carrot cake.
    After removing your carrot cake from the oven, don't place it on a cold surface to cool. Let it rest on a cooling rack, close to the oven.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4.828IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 8mg
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    1. Anonymous

      March 25, 2025 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, I’ll be making this again!

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    2. Renata

      September 02, 2024 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, I’ll be making this again!

      Reply
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