In the third episode of "Comfort Food Stories," Rahel meets Tadeu from Brazil. Together, they bake "Bolo de Cenoura," a carrot cake with chocolate icing. Even though moving to Germany was Tadeu's dream, he found it difficult to get started – especially because of the language barrier at work and the dreaded German bureaucracy.
Tadeus's grandmother's recipe:
For the dough:- 270 g carrots (peeled)
- 200 ml sunflower oil
- 3 eggs
- 360 g sugar
- 240 g wheat flour
- 15 g baking powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 180 g sugar
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Blend the carrots, oil and eggs in a blender for approx. 5 minutes until smooth.
- Mix the flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
- Add the carrot mixture and stir (do not blend).
- Pour the dough into a greased, floured rectangular baking tin.
- Bake in the oven at 180°C for approx. 40 minutes.
- Melt the butter, cocoa, milk and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is melted.
- Prick the still-warm cake with a fork, pour the glaze evenly over it and decorate with chocolate sprinkles.
Comfort Food Storys
In Comfort Food Storys, personal stories are paired with dishes designed to combat homesickness. Here, people talk about how they came to Germany, sharing tales of culture shock, new opportunities, and food that reminds them of home.
In Comfort Food Storys, personal stories are paired with dishes designed to combat homesickness. Here, people talk about how they came to Germany, sharing tales of culture shock, new opportunities, and food that reminds them of home.
August 2025
