Bolo de Cenoura Vegano

Bolo de Cenoura Vegano is a moist and flavorful Brazilian carrot cake that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a hint of orange. This delightful vegan breakfast treat is perfect for a cozy morning or as a snack any time of day.

Ingredients

• Carrots - 200 grams, grated
• All-purpose flour - 150 grams
• Sugar - 100 grams
• Plant-based milk (almond or soy) - 100 ml
• Vegetable oil - 60 ml
• Baking powder - 10 grams
• Vanilla extract - 5 ml
• Orange zest - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a blender, combine the grated carrots, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Blend until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Pour the blended carrot mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve as desired, optionally dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with a vegan chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from carrots.
• Contains healthy fats from vegetable oil.

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