Brazilian recipe
Coconut Streusel Cake (Cuca de Coco)
Discover how to make a homemade coconut cake with a crunchy topping. 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 wheat 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 wheat flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
Find staples like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter at local supermarkets or neighborhood grocery stores. Shredded coconut and coconut milk are commonly found in the baking or international aisles of local markets.
Preparation method
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar with the shredded coconut
- Prepare the batter: 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 of sugar and the yolks until you get a light and fluffy cream
- Add to the butter and yolk mixture, alternating, the wheat flour and the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix well after each addition
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter, mixing from bottom to top to ensure it remains airy
- Add the baking powder and mix gently
- In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk and the water. Add this mixture to the cake batter and stir until you get a homogeneous consistency
- 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 for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and firm to the touch. Perform the toothpick test to check for doneness
Observations
The coconut streusel cake is a classic Brazilian delicacy, renowned for its soft 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 looking for a comforting homemade sweet, practical to make, and one that pleases all palates. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
This recipe is ideal for those looking for a comforting homemade sweet, practical to make, and one that pleases all palates. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
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