Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian crumb cake (cuca)
A delicious homemade crumb cake with a soft, moist sponge and a buttery, cinnamon-spiced topping. This traditional Brazilian teatime favourite is perfect for a proper afternoon cuppa.
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Ingredients
4 cups plain flour
2 cups caster sugar (for the batter)
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the batter)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup caster sugar (for the crumb topping)
1/2 cup plain flour (for the crumb topping)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the crumb topping)
Ground cinnamon to taste (for the crumb topping)
2 cups caster sugar (for the batter)
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the batter)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup caster sugar (for the crumb topping)
1/2 cup plain flour (for the crumb topping)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the crumb topping)
Ground cinnamon to taste (for the crumb topping)
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients for this recipe, such as plain flour, caster sugar, eggs, butter, and milk, are readily available in any local British supermarket. For baking powder, you can find it in the home baking aisle. If you prefer to use salted butter for the crumb topping to enhance the flavour, that works perfectly well. For authentic ground cinnamon, look in the spice aisle of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and beat until well combined
- Gently fold in 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of baking powder
- Mix everything together until you have a smooth, well-combined batter
- To make the crumb topping, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, and ground cinnamon to taste in a separate bowl
- Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine to the topping mixture
- Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs
- Grease a baking tin with a little margarine and dust lightly with flour
- Pour the cake batter into your prepared tin and level the surface
- Evenly scatter the crumb topping over the batter, ensuring the entire surface is covered
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool down slightly before serving
Observations
Cuca is a beloved traditional Brazilian cake, particularly popular in the southern regions where it has deep roots in local baking culture. Its signature feature is a soft, light sponge base finished with a generous, crunchy, sweet crumb topping—often spiced with a hint of cinnamon.
This recipe has been adapted for your kitchen, featuring simple, everyday ingredients and straightforward steps to ensure a perfect result, even if you are new to baking. The contrast between the tender crumb and the buttery, spiced topping makes every slice a comforting, indulgent treat.
This recipe has been adapted for your kitchen, featuring simple, everyday ingredients and straightforward steps to ensure a perfect result, even if you are new to baking. The contrast between the tender crumb and the buttery, spiced topping makes every slice a comforting, indulgent treat.
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