Brazilian recipe
Sensação Cake (Bolo sensação)
Sensação Cake is a classic Brazilian treat, celebrated for its airy crumb and the delightful harmony between fresh apple and a bright citrus finish.
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Ingredients
200 grams margarine
1 cup sugar
3 eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
1 apple, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 dessert spoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
3 eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
1 apple, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 dessert spoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can source these basic pantry staples at local supermarkets or grocery stores in the baking or produce aisles. If you cannot find cornstarch, corn flour is a common local substitute in some regions, though cornstarch is the preferred ingredient for the best texture.
Preparation method
- Cream the margarine together with the sugar.
- Fold in the grated apple.
- Add the lemon zest and egg yolks.
- Continue beating until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Mix in the all-purpose flour.
- Add the cornstarch to the mixture.
- Stir in the baking powder.
- Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter using delicate motions.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared greased and floured cake tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at a medium temperature for 40 minutes.
Observations
This cake is the perfect companion for your afternoon tea or coffee break. It yields a wonderfully soft and flavorful result, relying on simple pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
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