Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade Coca-Cola cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
A traditional Brazilian Coca-Cola cake recipe, famously fluffy with a rich, creamy topping. It is the perfect treat for your afternoon tea or coffee break.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
100 g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tablespoons sugar (for the topping)
2 tablespoons butter (for the topping)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the topping)
100 g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tablespoons sugar (for the topping)
2 tablespoons butter (for the topping)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the topping)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and cocoa powder at local supermarkets such as NewWorld or Shop N Save. For the 'creme de leite' (table cream), look in the canned goods section or the international aisle; if unavailable, a heavy cream or a mix of heavy cream and condensed milk can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, keeping the whites for later use
- Add the egg yolks to the butter and sugar cream, beating well until fully incorporated
- Pour in the Coca-Cola, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder), whisking constantly
- Fold in the baking powder gently
- Whisk the egg whites separately until they form firm, stiff peaks
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cake batter using a bottom-to-top motion to maintain the aeration
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring cake tin
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean
- While the cake is baking, prepare the topping: in a saucepan, combine the table cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- Place over low heat and stir continuously until the topping thickens slightly
- Remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and carefully turn it out of the tin
- Pour the topping over the cake while it is still warm and serve
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a staple in Brazilian households, celebrated for its ease of preparation and unique, deep flavor profile. By incorporating the carbonated beverage into the batter, the resulting sponge becomes incredibly moist, light, and wonderfully chocolaty. A smooth, creamy topping provides the final touch, making this cake a fantastic choice for morning tea, an afternoon snack, or any special celebration.
Baking this cake is much simpler than it might seem. By following these clear steps, you will achieve professional results even if you are new to baking. The topping, which requires only a handful of ingredients, balances the sweetness and enhances the cake's velvety texture.
Baking this cake is much simpler than it might seem. By following these clear steps, you will achieve professional results even if you are new to baking. The topping, which requires only a handful of ingredients, balances the sweetness and enhances the cake's velvety texture.
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