Carrot Cake with Chocolate Topping

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📖 Description

This Carrot Cake with Chocolate Topping is incredibly moist, soft, and full of warm flavor. Fresh grated carrots make the cake naturally sweet and tender, while the rich chocolate topping adds a smooth and indulgent finish. Perfect for tea time, birthdays, or special gatherings, this cake is simple to make and absolutely irresistible!

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 1 cup dark or milk chocolate (chopped)
  • ½ cup fresh cream
  • 1 tbsp butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add oil and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts. Mix gently.

Step 2: Bake

  1. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  2. Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool completely.

Step 3: Make Chocolate Topping

  1. Heat cream until warm (do not boil).
  2. Pour over chopped chocolate and butter.
  3. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 4: Decorate

  1. Pour chocolate topping over cooled cake.
  2. Spread evenly and let it set before slicing.

✨ Tips for Perfect Carrot Cake

✔ Use freshly grated carrots for best moisture.
✔ Do not overmix the batter — it keeps the cake soft.
✔ Add raisins or crushed pineapple for extra flavor.
✔ Allow cake to cool completely before adding chocolate topping.
✔ Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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