Fluffy Carrot Cake with Homemade Chocolate Sauce
An incredibly soft carrot cake made with a blended batter that guarantees a light, even crumb every time. Topped with a luscious homemade chocolate sauce simmered to silky perfection, it's a simple crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes. Perfect for weekend baking or any sweet occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 3 medium carrots (about 300 g), grated
- ½ cup (120 ml) sunflower oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 packet (11 g) baking powder
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- For the chocolate sauce:
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) whole milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grate the carrots and blend them in a blender with the oil and eggs until completely smooth. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Stir in the sugar until combined. Add the sifted flour and milk, mixing until no lumps remain. Gently fold in the baking powder with a spatula, taking care not to overmix.
- 3
Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before unmolding.
- 4
Make the chocolate sauce: combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Pour generously over the unmolded cake and let set for a few minutes before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the fluffiest result. Pour the chocolate sauce over the cake while it's still warm — it spreads more evenly and sets into a glossy coating as it cools.
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