Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Coca-Cola Cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
A traditional Brazilian-style Coca-Cola cake with an incredibly moist, fluffy crumb and a rich, creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
100g 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 frosting)
2 tablespoons butter (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the frosting)
100g 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 frosting)
2 tablespoons butter (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the frosting)
Where to find ingredients
Find flour, sugar, butter, and cocoa powder at any local market or grocery shop such as Shoprite or Melcom. Table cream (often sold as 'creme de leite' or shelf-stable cooking cream) can be found in the dairy or baking aisle. For substitutes: if table cream is unavailable, a high-fat evaporated milk can be used as a close alternative.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, keeping the whites aside for later.
- 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 continuously.
- Stir in the baking powder, mixing gently.
- Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cake batter, using an upward motion to ensure the mixture stays airy.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring-shaped cake tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting: in a small saucepan, combine the table cream, the 3 tablespoons of sugar, the butter, and the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until the frosting thickens slightly.
- Remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and turn it out of the tin.
- Pour the prepared frosting over the cake while it is still warm.
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a true staple in Brazilian homes, cherished for its straightforward method and distinct, deep flavor. The carbonated drink works magic with the other ingredients, resulting in a crumb that is wonderfully moist, airy, and intensely chocolatey. The indulgent frosting provides the perfect finish, making this cake a fantastic treat for breakfast, afternoon tea, or any special occasion.
Preparing this cake is much simpler than it might seem. By following these clear steps, you will achieve an outstanding result even if you are new to baking. The silky topping uses just a handful of pantry staples, beautifully balancing the sweetness and texture of the sponge.
Preparing this cake is much simpler than it might seem. By following these clear steps, you will achieve an outstanding result even if you are new to baking. The silky topping uses just a handful of pantry staples, beautifully balancing the sweetness and texture of the sponge.
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