Brazilian recipe
Easy and Delicious Coconut Cuca Cake
Discover how to make homemade coconut cuca cake with simple ingredients. A traditional Brazilian recipe perfect for afternoon 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 tablespoon baking powder
100 g grated coconut
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g grated coconut
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can be found at most major supermarkets. Coconut milk and grated coconut are typically located in the international foods aisle or the baking section.
Preparation method
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups sugar with the grated coconut
- Prepare the dough: Separate the yolks from the whites of the 5 eggs
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside
- In another large bowl, beat the butter with 2 and 1/2 cups sugar and the egg yolks until you get a light and fluffy cream
- To the butter and yolk mixture, alternately add the flour and milk, starting and ending with the flour
- Mix well after each addition
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, mixing from the bottom up to avoid losing air
- Add the baking powder and mix gently
- In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk and water
- Add this mixture to the cake batter and stir until you get a homogeneous consistency
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan
- Spread the coconut and sugar topping over the batter
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and firm to the touch
- Perform the toothpick test to check for doneness
Observations
Coconut cuca cake is a classic Brazilian delicacy, known for its fluffy dough and crunchy coconut topping. Its preparation combines the richness of butter and eggs with the perfumed sweetness of coconut milk and grated coconut, resulting in an aromatic and very tasty cake.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting homemade sweet, practical to make, and that pleases all palates. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting homemade sweet, practical to make, and that pleases all palates. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
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