Carrot Squares (Quadrados de Cenoura)

Cake:

1. Cook the carrots and mash them.
2. Once the mashed carrots are cold, add the egg yolks and sugar and beat very well.
3. Beat the egg whites until firm.
4. Then add the flour and baking powder to the carrot mixture and finally the egg whites and mix well.
5. Pour the mixture into a rectangular cake pan greased with butter and lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake at 180ºC or 350ºF for about 30 minutes or until done.

Topping:

1. In a pan bring 2 tablespoons of milk to a boil, add the 2 tablespoons of butter, the 4 tablespoons of sugar, the 2 tablespoons chocolate powder and the 2 tablespoons of cream.
2. Stir until everything is well dissolved, then pour it on top of the cake and sprinkle granulated chocolate over it.
3. Cut the cake in squares and enjoy.