Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- Blend grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the carrot blend into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting: Heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla until thickened; whisk in cocoa powder.
- Frost cooled cake and add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg