Brazilian recipe
Easy and Delicious Coconut Streusel Cake (cuca de coco)
Learn to make this classic homemade coconut cake with simple ingredients. A traditional Brazilian treat that is perfect for your afternoon tea or 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 tbsp baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups all-purpose 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 these staples at local Kiribati general stores or larger food retailers in the islands. Look for coconut products in the baking or preserved goods aisles. If you cannot find shredded coconut, dried desiccated coconut is a suitable substitute.
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 egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and milk to the butter and yolk mixture, alternating between the two and starting and ending with the flour. Mix well after each addition.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter, using an upward motion to maintain the airiness.
- 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 the consistency is smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan.
- Spread the coconut and sugar topping evenly over 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. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
Observations
The Cuca de Coco is a classic Brazilian delicacy, famous for its light, fluffy crumb and a signature crunchy coconut topping. The preparation balances the richness of butter and eggs with the fragrant sweetness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, resulting in an aromatic and flavorful cake.
This recipe is ideal for anyone looking for a comforting homemade sweet that is practical to bake and sure to please everyone. Enjoy it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or serve it as a special dessert.
This recipe is ideal for anyone looking for a comforting homemade sweet that is practical to bake and sure to please everyone. Enjoy it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or serve it as a special dessert.
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