Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Coca-Cola Cake
A traditional Brazilian favorite, this Coca-Cola cake is incredibly moist, fluffy, and finished with a rich, velvety chocolate glaze. It’s the perfect treat for your afternoon tea or coffee break.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
100 g unsalted butter
4 eggs
1 can (350ml) Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can (approx. 200g) table cream
3 tablespoons sugar (for the glaze)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the glaze)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the glaze)
100 g unsalted butter
4 eggs
1 can (350ml) Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can (approx. 200g) table cream
3 tablespoons sugar (for the glaze)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the glaze)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the glaze)
Where to find ingredients
For the main ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, any local grocery store or supermarket will have exactly what you need. For the table cream (often labeled as 'table cream' or 'canned cream' in the international aisle), look in the baking or shelf-stable dairy section. Cocoa powder is widely available in the baking aisle. If you cannot find table cream, a good substitute is a mix of heavy whipping cream and a touch of milk, but the original table cream gives the best consistency for this specific Brazilian-style glaze.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, keeping the whites aside for later
- Beat the egg yolks into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined
- Gradually stir in the Coca-Cola, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder), mixing steadily
- Fold in the baking powder gently
- Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until they form firm, stiff peaks
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cake batter, using an upward motion to keep the air inside
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring pan (Bundt pan)
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the table cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- Simmer over low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens slightly
- Remove the cake from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly, then unmold it
- Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the cake and serve while it's still warm
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a beloved staple in Brazilian kitchens, famous for being both simple to make and irresistibly tasty. The carbonated soda acts as a secret weapon, creating a super moist, airy, and deeply chocolatey crumb that sets it apart from your average sponge cake. Topped with a silky, quick-to-prepare chocolate icing, it’s a foolproof dessert that hits the spot for breakfast, afternoon tea, or any special occasion.
Baking this treat is much easier than it looks. By following these straightforward steps, you'll achieve bakery-quality results even if you're new to baking. The creamy glaze perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake, making every slice a decadent experience.
Baking this treat is much easier than it looks. By following these straightforward steps, you'll achieve bakery-quality results even if you're new to baking. The creamy glaze perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake, making every slice a decadent experience.
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