Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Coca-Cola Cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
A traditional Brazilian-style Coca-Cola cake: incredibly moist, light, and finished with a rich, creamy topping. Perfect for tea time!
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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 tbsp baking powder
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tbsp sugar (for the topping)
2 tbsp butter (for the topping)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (for the topping)
100g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tbsp sugar (for the topping)
2 tbsp butter (for the topping)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (for the topping)
Where to find ingredients
Find standard baking supplies like flour, sugar, butter, and Coca-Cola at any major local supermarket or wholesale grocery store. Table cream (creme de leite) is usually found in the international or canned goods aisle; if unavailable, a heavy cream substitute works well.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, setting the whites aside.
- Beat the egg yolks into the butter and sugar mixture until well incorporated.
- Add the Coca-Cola to the mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder), mixing steadily.
- Fold in the baking powder gently.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, using an upward motion to keep the mixture airy.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring pan (Bundt pan).
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the topping: in a small saucepan, whisk together the table cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and turn it out onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle the prepared topping over the warm cake and serve.
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a classic in Brazilian households, celebrated for its convenience and unique, deep flavor. The magic lies in the carbonated soda, which reacts with the other ingredients to create a sponge that is exceptionally moist, fluffy, and full of cocoa goodness. Finished with a creamy glaze, this cake is a wonderful treat for morning tea, an afternoon snack, or any special gathering.
Making this cake is straightforward and rewarding. By following these steps, you will achieve a perfect crumb even if you are new to baking. The simple glaze ties everything together, balancing the sweetness and adding a luxurious texture that makes every slice irresistible.
Making this cake is straightforward and rewarding. By following these steps, you will achieve a perfect crumb even if you are new to baking. The simple glaze ties everything together, balancing the sweetness and adding a luxurious texture that makes every slice irresistible.
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