Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Cake Recipes

Moist, Quick and Delicious Carrot Cake

Moist, quick and delicious carrot cake recipe (receita de bolo húmido de cenoura), a rich cake made with carrot puree, and often dusted with powdered sugar.
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Moist, Quick and Delicious Carrot Cake

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time1 h 5 min
Ready In1 h 20 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

1.1 lbs (500 grams) peeled carrots5 eggs1 cup + 2 tablespoons (230 grams) sugar6 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon lemon zest2 teaspoons lemon juice1 piece of lemon peelPinch of salt
1.1 lbs (500 grams) peeled carrots5 eggs1 cup + 2 tablespoons (230 grams) sugar6 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon lemon zest2 teaspoons lemon juice1 piece of lemon peelPinch of salt
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Preparation

  1. Peel the carrots and boil them in water with a pinch of salt, the cinnamon sticks, and the lemon peel.
  2. Once cooked, remove the water, cinnamon sticks, and lemon peel.
  3. Puree the carrots using a blender or food processor and let it cool.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar.
  5. Then, add the lemon zest and lemon juice, mix, and gradually add the flour.
  6. Finally, add the carrot puree and mix everything well.
  7. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured baking pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 50 minutes.
  9. When testing with a toothpick, it's normal for it to come out slightly moist, as this is a moist cake.
  10. Decorate with powdered sugar.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas do Mundo


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