Brazilian recipe
Easy and Delicious Coconut Cuca Cake Recipe
Discover how to make homemade coconut cuca cake with simple ingredients. A traditional Brazilian recipe perfect for afternoon coffee.
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Ingredients
200 g unsalted butter
4 cups sugar, divided
5 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
4 cups sugar, divided
5 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
You can find shredded coconut and coconut milk in the baking aisle or international foods section of most supermarkets. All-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, water, and baking powder are standard grocery items found in any supermarket. If you can't find coconut milk, you can substitute with regular milk, though the flavor will be less pronounced. For a truly authentic experience, look for these ingredients at Latin or Brazilian specialty markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups sugar with the shredded coconut
- Prepare the dough: Separate the yolks from the whites of the 5 eggs
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside
- In another large bowl, beat the butter with 2 and 1/2 cups sugar and the egg yolks until light and fluffy
- Add the flour and milk to the butter and egg yolk mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the flour
- Mix well after each addition
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, mixing from bottom to top to avoid deflating
- Add the baking powder and mix gently
- In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk and water
- Add this mixture to the cake batter and stir until smooth
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan
- Spread the coconut and sugar topping over the batter
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch
- Perform the toothpick test to check for doneness
Observations
Coconut cuca cake is a classic Brazilian delicacy, known for its fluffy dough and crunchy coconut topping. Its preparation combines the richness of butter and eggs with the fragrant sweetness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, resulting in an aromatic and very flavorful cake.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting homemade sweet, easy to make, and appealing to all tastes. Serve it with coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting homemade sweet, easy to make, and appealing to all tastes. Serve it with coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
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