Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in
Cake Recipes
Portuguese Carrot Cake (Bolo de Cenoura)
Portuguese carrot cake (bolo de cenoura), a moist cake made with carrots, eggs, sugar, flour and oil.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 45 min |
| Ready In | 55 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
4 carrots (raw, peeled, and sliced)3 eggs2 cups of sugar3 cups of flour1 cup of oil1 teaspoon of baking powder
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
- In a blender, place the carrots, eggs, and oil and blend everything well.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl, add the sugar, and mix well with a whisk.
- Add the flour and baking powder and beat everything until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan and bake for 45 minutes.
- Perform the toothpick test, once it comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven.
- Let it cool slightly and then unmold.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas Praticas
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