Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level: Medium
Serves 4 People
INGREDIENTS:
390g Grated Rio Maior Bread;
3 Carrots;
5 Eggs;
½ Cup of Oil;
375g Sugar;
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder;
Butter;
A Pinch of Salt.
For the frosting:
1 Tablespoon Margarine;
½ Cup Milk;
5 Tablespoons Chocolate Powder;
4 Tablespoons Sugar.
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC for 5 minutes;
2. Peel and wash the carrots, then cook them with a pinch of salt in water;
3. Once cooked, drain the water and puree the carrots using a hand blender;
4. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks and add sugar and oil. Mix and add the carrot puree;
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the mixture along with the grated Pão de Rio Maior and baking powder;
6. Grease a baking tin with butter and pour the mixture into the tin;
7. Bake in the oven for approximately 1 hour (perform the toothpick test).
Topping:
1.In a saucepan, combine all 4 ingredients and heat over medium heat;
2. Stir until the topping thickens;
3. Once it thickens, pour it over the cake, which should be removed from the mold.
Note: During the baking process, as soon as the cake starts to brown, place a sheet of parchment paper on top to prevent it from burning.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Serves 4 People
INGREDIENTS:
390g Grated Rio Maior Bread;
3 Carrots;
5 Eggs;
½ Cup of Oil;
375g Sugar;
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder;
Butter;
A Pinch of Salt.
For the frosting:
1 Tablespoon Margarine;
½ Cup Milk;
5 Tablespoons Chocolate Powder;
4 Tablespoons Sugar.
PREPARATION:
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC for 5 minutes;
2. Peel and wash the carrots, then cook them with a pinch of salt in water;
3. Once cooked, drain the water and puree the carrots using a hand blender;
4. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks and add sugar and oil. Mix and add the carrot puree;
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them into the mixture along with the grated Pão de Rio Maior and baking powder;
6. Grease a baking tin with butter and pour the mixture into the tin;
7. Bake in the oven for approximately 1 hour (perform the toothpick test).
Topping:
1.In a saucepan, combine all 4 ingredients and heat over medium heat;
2. Stir until the topping thickens;
3. Once it thickens, pour it over the cake, which should be removed from the mold.
Note: During the baking process, as soon as the cake starts to brown, place a sheet of parchment paper on top to prevent it from burning.
Enjoy your meal!
