Brazilian recipe
Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is a classic Brazilian dessert that combines the intense flavor of coffee with a structured cake and a velvety filling.
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Ingredients
5 eggs
2 cups (240 ml) sugar
100 g shelled walnuts, ground
100 g grated semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup (240 ml) boiling milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (level) baking powder
300 g butter
1 can (397 g) condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
half cup (120 ml) brandy
2 cups (240 ml) sugar
100 g shelled walnuts, ground
100 g grated semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup (240 ml) boiling milk
2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (level) baking powder
300 g butter
1 can (397 g) condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
half cup (120 ml) brandy
Where to find ingredients
Eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, condensed milk, and brandy are commonly found in the baking aisle or dairy section of most supermarkets.
Ground walnuts and grated semi-sweet chocolate can be found in the baking or snack aisle. You can also buy whole walnuts and grind them yourself.
Instant coffee powder is available in the coffee and tea aisle.
Boiling milk is a standard ingredient found in the dairy section.
If fresh walnuts are not available, you can often find them in the nut or dried fruit section of larger supermarkets or health food stores. In some areas, specialty baking stores or import shops might carry specific types of nuts.
Ground walnuts and grated semi-sweet chocolate can be found in the baking or snack aisle. You can also buy whole walnuts and grind them yourself.
Instant coffee powder is available in the coffee and tea aisle.
Boiling milk is a standard ingredient found in the dairy section.
If fresh walnuts are not available, you can often find them in the nut or dried fruit section of larger supermarkets or health food stores. In some areas, specialty baking stores or import shops might carry specific types of nuts.
Preparation method
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Incorporate the egg yolks one by one
- Gradually add the sugar, ground walnuts, grated chocolate, and boiling milk
- Gently mix the sifted flour with the baking powder
- Transfer the batter to a well-greased round cake pan
- Bake in a preheated medium oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes
- Remove from the oven, unmold, and let it cool completely
- For the filling, beat the butter until creamy
- Dissolve the instant coffee powder in 1 tablespoon of hot water
- Gradually add the condensed milk and dissolved coffee to the butter, beating until a homogeneous cream forms
- Cut the cake in half and brush the cut sides with brandy
- Spread one layer of frosting in the center and cover the entire surface of the cake with the remaining cream
Observations
This recipe results in a balanced and sophisticated cake. The secret to the success of this preparation is to beat the butter well to ensure the frosting is light and homogeneous.
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