Brazilian Carrot Cake

Aren’t pot lucks fun? We had our first in two years on my team at work. Well, I got a new recipe from it. (Thank you Juliana) I’ve altered it a little to reduce the fat (hope you are ok with that). She said this a traditional cake to be served with or without icing. A dessert should never be the focus in size or quantity but instead a nice finish to a good meal. This is such a treat.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of apple sauce
- 1 cup of sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups of flour (I used unbleached)
- 1 tbsp of baking powder

Directions
- Put carrots, eggs, applesauce, and sugar in food processor and chop finely.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder together.
- Add wet mixture of carrot and fold in.
- Spray bundt pan.
- Pour mixture and place in preheated oven at 350.
- Cook for 50-55 minutes.
- Let cool and serve.
Nutritional facts per serving
- Calories 125
- Fat 1.1 g
- Sugar 14.1 g
- Carbohydrates 26.9 g
- Protein 3.4 g
- Fibre 1.1 g
I serve small pieces. I also didn’t add any icing. Juliana had added a nice chocolate icing to hers for the pot luck. I found both ways delicious. You will want a larger piece but with it being so satisfying, no need for excess. I made mine with regular white unbleached flour. She mentioned using half white and half almond flour, I was out. Using half whole wheat would make it heavier but more filling and healthier. Either way, have fun and make it your own.
