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Decadent Brazilian Carrot Cake with Creamy Chocolate & Carrot Frosting

A moist and vibrant Brazilian carrot cake blended smooth and topped with a rich, glossy chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.25 cup whole milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pan.
  2. Blend carrots, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Add sugar and pulse to combine.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Fold blended mixture into dry ingredients.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cook glaze ingredients until thick and glossy.
  8. Pour glaze over warm cake and cool completely before serving.

Notes

Blend carrots thoroughly for smooth texture.