Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura)

This carrot pudding, popular in Brazil, is a fluffy and flavorful option. Very easy to make, it combines basic ingredients and a chocolate ganache topping that makes it irresistible.

The Brazilian carrot pudding, also known as bolo de cenoura, is a moist and fluffy cake with a rich carrot flavor.

Ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert, its moist texture and shiny glaze enchant everyone.

The combination of grated carrots, eggs, sugar, and flour gives it a sweet and healthy touch, while the ganache adds a creamy texture and a delicious contrast. Making it at home is a true satisfaction that will brighten up the whole family with its characteristic aroma and flavor.

Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura)

Pastry
1 hour
8 Servings

Ingredients

Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura)

½ cup of Oil

3 Grated carrots

4 Eggs

2 cups of Sugar

2 ½ cups of Flour

1 tablespoon of Baking powder

200 grams of Cream

200 grams of Semi-dark chocolate

20 grams of Butter

Preparation

Step 1 : Place the grated carrots, eggs, and oil in the blender and process until you get a smooth mixture.

Step 2 : Add the sugar to the blender and beat for a few more minutes.

Step 3 : Pour the mixture into a large bowl and gently fold in the flour.

Step 4 : Incorporate the baking powder and stir gently until well combined.

Step 5 : Grease and flour a pudding mold and pour the mixture inside.

Step 6 : Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 7 : Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature before preparing the glaze.

Step 8 : To make the ganache, chop the chocolate and place it in a bowl.

Step 9 : Heat the cream until boiling and pour it over the chocolate, adding the butter and stirring until you obtain a shiny, smooth mixture.

Step 10 : Pour the ganache over the cooled pudding to decorate and finish the preparation.

Video

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Blend the grated carrots, eggs, and oil until smooth, then add the sugar and beat for a few more minutes. Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura) - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Pour the mixture into a bowl and fold in the flour and baking powder, gently combining. Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura) - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Transfer the batter into a greased and floured pudding mold, and bake at 180°C for 40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura) - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Prepare a chocolate ganache by heating the cream and pouring it over the chocolate and butter; once cooled, spread this over the pudding to decorate and complete it. Carrot Pudding (Bolo de Cenoura) - Preparation - Step 4

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