Carrot cake is a beloved classic, and this Brazilian rendition elevates it to new heights of decadence. It skips the traditional walnuts and instead features a rich, chocolate glaze that transforms the moist cake into a truly indulgent treat.
While the chocolate drizzle might sound elaborate, this recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare and bakes in just an hour. It’s perfect for impressing guests, as it serves eight to ten people.
Ingredients:
* 250ml vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin
* 260g plain flour
* 400g caster sugar
* One tsp baking powder
* Two medium carrots (around 250g), peeled and roughly chopped
* Two eggs
For the chocolate drizzle:
* 250ml milk
* 30g cocoa powder
* 60g caster sugar
Instructions:
1.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens) or gas mark 4.
Grease a 20cm springform cake tin and line the base with parchment paper.2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Set this mixture aside.3.
Blend the oil, carrots, and eggs until smooth.
Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter.4.
Transfer the batter into the prepared cake tin and give it a gentle shake
to remove any air bubbles.5.
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to one hour, or until a knife or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the center still appears sticky, return the cake to the oven for an additional five minutes.6.
Once baked, let the cake cool in the tin.
7.
To make the drizzle, warm the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat.
Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, which should take about five minutes. This will create a thick, glossy sauce.8.
Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the tin and level the top with a serrated knife.
Invert the cake so the base is now the top.9.
Puncture the cake all over with a knife or toothpick
and place it on a wire rack set over a tray or large bowl.10.
Drizzle the sauce over the cake in stages, allowing it to soak in between pours.
Any excess drizzle caught in the tray or bowl can be used to cover the cake. Ensure most of the drizzle is absorbed by the cake.Enjoy this irresistible Brazilian carrot cake with its decadent chocolate drizzle! It’s sure to be a crowd-pleasing treat.
