Brazilian recipe
Easy Coconut Cuca Recipe (Receita de cuca de coco)
Discover how to make a homemade coconut cuca using simple ingredients. A traditional Brazilian treat that is perfect for tea time.
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Ingredients
200 g unsalted butter
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups wheat 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 wheat 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 these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Naivas, Carrefour, or Chandarana Foodplus. Look for the baking aisle for flour and baking powder, and the dairy section for butter, eggs, and milk. Shredded coconut and coconut milk can usually be found in the international or baking ingredients section.
Preparation method
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of sugar with the shredded coconut.
- Prepare the batter: Separate the 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 yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the wheat flour and milk to the butter and yolk mixture, alternating between them and 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 batter remains airy.
- Add the baking powder and mix gently.
- In a small pot, warm the coconut milk and water. Add this mixture to the cake batter and stir until you achieve a homogeneous consistency.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan.
- Spread the coconut and sugar topping evenly over the surface of the batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and firm to the touch. Perform the toothpick test to verify it is fully cooked.
Observations
Cuca de coco is a classic Brazilian delicacy, renowned for its soft crumb and crunchy coconut topping. Its preparation blends the richness of butter and eggs with the fragrant sweetness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, resulting in an aromatic and deeply flavorful cake.
This recipe is perfect for those seeking a comforting homemade treat that is practical to make and sure to please everyone. Serve it alongside your favorite coffee or tea, or enjoy it as a special dessert.
This recipe is perfect for those seeking a comforting homemade treat that is practical to make and sure to please everyone. Serve it alongside your favorite coffee or tea, or enjoy it as a special dessert.
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