Brazilian recipe
Classic Homemade Cuca: Easy Crumb Cake Recipe
A delightful homemade crumb cake with a soft, fluffy sponge and a crunchy streusel topping. A perfect teatime treat.
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Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour (maida) for the batter
2 cups sugar for the batter
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine for the batter
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup sugar for the streusel
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (maida) for the streusel
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine for the streusel
Cinnamon powder to taste for the streusel
2 cups sugar for the batter
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine for the batter
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup sugar for the streusel
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (maida) for the streusel
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine for the streusel
Cinnamon powder to taste for the streusel
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients like maida, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and cinnamon powder are readily available at local kirana stores, supermarkets, or online grocery platforms in India.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and mix well
- Incorporate 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of baking powder
- Stir all the ingredients together until you form a smooth, consistent batter
- Prepare the streusel by combining 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, and cinnamon powder in a separate bowl
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine to the streusel mixture
- Use your fingertips to rub the ingredients together until the mixture reaches a coarse, sandy texture
- Grease a baking tin with margarine and lightly dust it with flour
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin and spread it out evenly
- Scatter the streusel mixture over the top of the batter, covering the entire surface
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving
Observations
Cuca is a traditional cake loved for its soft, pillowy texture paired with a sweet, crumbly streusel topping often infused with aromatic cinnamon. It is a highly versatile bake, ideal for breakfast or served alongside a hot cup of masala chai or coffee. Using basic pantry staples found in every Indian kitchen, this recipe is designed to be straightforward, yielding professional results even if you are new to baking. The contrast between the light cake and the buttery, crisp crumble makes it an incredibly comforting indulgence.
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