The carrot cake is one of the most traditional and beloved desserts in Brazilian cuisine. With its soft texture, mild flavor and that touch of affection that only a homemade cake has, it's impossible to resist this delight. And the best part is that making a fluffy carrot cake in the blender is super easy, quick and practical. There's no need for a mixer or other complicated utensils, all you need is a blender and a few simple ingredients.
Here you will learn a delicious recipe for fluffy carrot cake in the blenderIt will surprise you with its flavor and lightness. Get ready to be a hit in the kitchen and make everyone's mouth water!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
For the chocolate icing (optional):
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons of chocolate powder
- 1 cup sugar
Preparation:
1. Preparing the dough
- Blend the ingredients in a blenderIn a blender, add the chopped carrots, oil and eggs. Blend well until the mixture is homogeneous, with a liquid texture and no large chunks of carrot.
- Add the sugarAdd the sugar and beat again until the mixture is well blended.
- Add the dry ingredientsThen add the wheat flour, salt and baking powder. Beat in the blender for a few seconds just to incorporate the ingredients. Don't over-beat so as not to lose the lightness of the dough.
- Consistency of the doughThe dough will be a little liquid, which is normal. This will ensure that the cake is very fluffy.
2. Baking the cake
- Pre-heat the oven toBefore putting the cake in the oven, preheat it to 180°C for about 10 minutes.
- Greasing the panGrease a cake tin approximately 22 cm in diameter with butter and flour, or if you prefer, use baking paper to make it easier to remove the cake after baking.
- Bake the cakePour the cake batter into the greased tin and place in the preheated oven. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Tip for the right spotKeep an eye on the cake, as the baking time may vary according to your oven model. As soon as it is golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out dry, the cake is ready.
3. Preparing the Chocolate Topping (Optional)
- Mix the topping ingredientsIn a saucepan, add the milk, butter, chocolate powder and sugar. Mix well and bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil until thickWhen the mixture starts to boil, keep stirring for about 5 minutes until it thickens a little. The icing should be creamy, but not too thick.
- Pour over the cakeRemove the pan from the heat and pour the hot icing over the baked cake. The icing will drip all over the cake, making it irresistible.
4. Serving
- Let it cool down a bitWait for the cake to cool for a few minutes before cutting, so that the chocolate icing firms up.
- ServeNow just serve and enjoy! The fluffy carrot cake with chocolate icing goes perfectly with coffee, tea or juice.
Tips and tricks
- CarrotsTo ensure a softer, tastier cake, choose medium-sized carrots of good quality. Sweeter carrots make a tastier cake, and if you have very large carrots, you can reduce the quantity a little.
- Fluffier cakeIf you want the cake to be even fluffier, you can add a tablespoon of white vinegar to the batter. The vinegar will help make the cake lighter and softer.
- Chocolate coatingIf you prefer a cake without icing, carrot cake is already delicious on its own. But if you opt for icing, you can also vary the flavor by using melted chocolate bars, ganache or even cream cheese icing, depending on your preference.
- Gluten-free versionIf you are gluten intolerant, you can replace the wheat flour with gluten-free flour or sweet starch.
- Softer cakeFor a wetter cake, you can add a tablespoon of milk to the batter, but be careful not to make the batter too liquid.
