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Brazilian Carrot Cake - Bolo de Cenoura Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
4 eggs
1 c. cooking oil
2 c. white sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. white sugar
1 c. instant hot chocolate mix
3/4 c. milk
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º F (175º C). Lightly grease 9x13 baking dish.
Place the carrots, eggs, and oil in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Process until carrots are finely chopped. Pour the carrot mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in 2 c. sugar until well blended. Stir in the flour and baking powder; mix until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the icing by placing the butter, 1 c. sugar, instant hot chocolate drink mix, and milk in a pan. While stirring, heat to almost boiling over medium-high heat until mixture thickens. When the cake is done, remove from the oven and immediately spread the icing evenly over the top.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Makes 12 servings

My grandmother ( Vovo in portuguese) used to make this cake for us when growing up. Great childhood memories. Liliane (Victoria's Mommy)

 

 

 

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