Brazilian recipe
Coconut Streusel Cake (Cuca de Coco)
Discover how to make a classic homemade coconut cake with a signature crunchy topping. A traditional Brazilian treat perfect for your afternoon tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
200 g unsalted butter
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tbsp baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tbsp baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets and neighborhood grocery stores. For the coconut milk and shredded coconut, look in the baking or international aisles. Unsalted butter and all-purpose flour are standard staples found in any well-stocked pantry.
Preparation method
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of sugar with the shredded coconut.
- Prepare the batter: Separate the egg yolks from the whites of the 5 eggs.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat the butter with 2 1/2 cups of sugar and the egg yolks until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the flour and milk to the butter and yolk mixture, alternating between them, 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 the cake remains airy.
- Add the baking powder and mix gently.
- In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk and water. Add this mixture to the cake batter and stir until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Spread the coconut and sugar topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch. Perform the toothpick test to verify it is fully cooked.
Observations
The coconut streusel cake, or cuca de coco, is a classic Brazilian delicacy, widely recognized for its fluffy crumb and signature crunchy coconut topping. Its preparation artfully combines the richness of butter and eggs with the fragrant sweetness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, resulting in a highly aromatic and delicious cake.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting, homemade sweet that is straightforward to prepare and sure to please every palate. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or enjoy it as a special treat at any time of the day.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting, homemade sweet that is straightforward to prepare and sure to please every palate. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or enjoy it as a special treat at any time of the day.
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