Brazilian recipe
Sweet Potato Cake (Bolo de batata doce)
Sweet potato cake is a Brazilian classic, loved for its comforting texture and simple preparation.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet potato
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g dried grated coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter, for greasing
Icing sugar, for decorating
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g dried grated coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter, for greasing
Icing sugar, for decorating
Where to find ingredients
Look for sweet potatoes, coconut, eggs, butter, and evaporated milk at local supermarkets, produce markets, and baking aisles. Icing sugar and baking powder are usually found in the baking section.
Preparation method
- Cook the sweet potato in a pressure cooker with 500 ml of water for about 20 minutes
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a potato masher while they are still hot
- Add the butter to the sweet potato mixture and mix well
- Add the eggs and fold in gently
- Stir in the grated coconut and sugar, mixing well
- Add the condensed milk and keep stirring until you get a smooth batter
- Finally, fold in the baking powder
- Transfer the batter to a medium rectangular pan previously greased
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes
- Let the cake cool completely
- Dust the icing sugar over the top before cutting into squares to serve
Observations
This recipe makes a dense, flavourful cake that is ideal with an afternoon cup of coffee. The sweet potato gives it a moist texture and natural sweetness, rounded out by the coconut.
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