Carrot cake sounds a little virtuous (because carrots) but Joshua John Russell 's chocolate version is obviously, awesomely indulgent. We can't hype it enough.
Chocolate Carrot Cake
Yield Two 8-inch rounds
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted dark chocolate
- ¼ cup (20 g) cocoa powder
- 2 cups (220 g) shredded carrots
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease the pans with pan spray and set aside.
2. In a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, beat the eggs and sugars on high speed for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
3. Reduce speed to medium and add the oil.
4. Turn the mixer off and add the flour, baking soda, salt, melted chocolate and cocoa. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
5. Add the carrots and mix on low until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
