Brazilian recipe
Easy Cola Cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
A traditional Brazilian-style cake that uses soda for an incredibly moist texture and deep chocolate flavor, finished with a luscious creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
100g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tbsp sugar (for frosting)
2 tbsp butter (for frosting)
2 tbsp chocolate powder (for frosting)
100g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tbsp sugar (for frosting)
2 tbsp butter (for frosting)
2 tbsp chocolate powder (for frosting)
Where to find ingredients
Find standard baking staples like flour, sugar, and butter at any local grocery shop. Table cream (creme de leite) is usually found in the canned goods or baking aisle. If unavailable, heavy cream is a suitable substitute for the frosting.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, keeping the whites aside for later.
- Add the egg yolks to the butter and sugar cream, beating well until fully combined.
- Pour in the Coca-Cola, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and chocolate powder), while mixing continuously.
- Gently fold in the baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cake batter using a spatula to ensure the mixture remains airy.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring pan (tube pan).
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting: in a saucepan, combine the table cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate powder.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the frosting begins to thicken slightly.
- Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and unmold it.
- Drizzle the frosting over the cake while it is still warm.
Observations
This Cola Cake is a beloved classic in Brazil, cherished for its straightforward method and distinct, rich flavor profile. The carbonation of the soft drink reacts with the dry ingredients to create an exceptionally light, moist, and chocolaty crumb. A smooth, decadent frosting rounds off the dessert, making it an ideal choice for afternoon tea, breakfast, or any gathering.
Preparing this cake is much simpler than it seems. By following these detailed instructions, you will achieve professional results even if you are new to baking. The simple, homemade frosting provides the perfect balance of sweetness and texture to complement the cake.
Preparing this cake is much simpler than it seems. By following these detailed instructions, you will achieve professional results even if you are new to baking. The simple, homemade frosting provides the perfect balance of sweetness and texture to complement the cake.
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