Brazilian recipe
Easy Traditional Homemade Cuca Cake
Delicious homemade cuca cake with a fluffy batter and crunchy crumble topping. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar (for the batter)
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the batter)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar (for the crumble)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the crumble)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the crumble)
Ground cinnamon to taste (for the crumble)
2 cups granulated sugar (for the batter)
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the batter)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar (for the crumble)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the crumble)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the crumble)
Ground cinnamon to taste (for the crumble)
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, butter, margarine, baking powder, and ground cinnamon can be found at any local grocery store or supermarket.
Butter and margarine are common staples. Ensure you use unsalted butter if you prefer, though salted butter will also work.
Ground cinnamon is readily available in the spice aisle of most supermarkets.
Butter and margarine are common staples. Ensure you use unsalted butter if you prefer, though salted butter will also work.
Ground cinnamon is readily available in the spice aisle of most supermarkets.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine until well combined
- Add 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of baking powder
- Mix all ingredients until a smooth and homogeneous batter forms
- Prepare the crumble: in another bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, and ground cinnamon to taste
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine to the crumble mixture
- Using your fingertips, mix the crumble ingredients until it resembles coarse sand
- Grease a baking pan with margarine and dust it with flour
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly
- Distribute the crumble mixture over the cake batter, covering the entire surface
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and cooked through
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before serving
Observations
Cuca is a traditional Brazilian cake, popular in various regions of the country, especially in the south. Its main characteristic is the soft and fluffy dough, covered by a crunchy and sweet crumble, often flavoured with cinnamon. It's a versatile recipe, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, made with simple and easily accessible ingredients.
This cuca recipe has been adapted for home baking, with clear steps to ensure a perfect result, even for kitchen beginners. The combination of the soft cake with the crumbly topping makes every bite a tasty and comforting experience.
This cuca recipe has been adapted for home baking, with clear steps to ensure a perfect result, even for kitchen beginners. The combination of the soft cake with the crumbly topping makes every bite a tasty and comforting experience.
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