Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Coffee Cake (Torta de Café)
This classic Brazilian coffee cake is the perfect treat, featuring a well-structured crumb, a rich coffee profile, and a luscious, velvety filling.
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Ingredients
5 eggs
2 cups sugar
100 g walnuts, shelled and ground
100 g dark chocolate, grated
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder, leveled
300 g butter
1 tin condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee
1/2 cup brandy
2 cups sugar
100 g walnuts, shelled and ground
100 g dark chocolate, grated
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder, leveled
300 g butter
1 tin condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee
1/2 cup brandy
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in major Kenyan supermarkets like Naivas, Carrefour, or Chandarana Foodplus. Look for 'instant coffee' in the hot beverage aisle and 'condensed milk' in the baking or long-life milk section. Walnuts are typically available in the dry fruits and nuts section, while dark chocolate can be found in the confectionery or baking aisles. Brandy is readily available in any licensed liquor store or the spirits section of large supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks
- Gently fold in the egg yolks one by one
- Gradually add the sugar, ground walnuts, grated chocolate, and boiling water
- Carefully fold in the sifted flour and baking powder
- Pour the batter into a greased round cake tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes
- Remove from the oven, turn out onto a wire rack, and allow it to cool completely
- For the filling, cream the butter until it reaches a soft, fluffy consistency
- Dissolve the instant coffee in 1 tablespoon of hot water
- Gradually add the condensed milk and the dissolved coffee to the butter, beating until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous frosting
- Slice the cake in half horizontally and brush both sides with brandy
- Spread a generous layer of the frosting in the middle and coat the entire top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream
Observations
This recipe yields a beautifully balanced and sophisticated cake that is sure to impress. The secret to achieving the perfect texture lies in thoroughly beating the butter to ensure the frosting is light, airy, and impeccably smooth.
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