Brazilian Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup instant hot chocolate mix
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees 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 cups 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 cup 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.