Brazilian recipe
Sweet Potato Cake (Bolo de batata doce)
This sweet potato cake is a traditional Brazilian treat, celebrated for its comforting, dense texture and straightforward preparation method.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet potatoes
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g desiccated coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g desiccated coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local grocery stores or open-air markets. Sweet potatoes and eggs are staples available in the produce and dairy sections, respectively. For the desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk, check the baking and canned goods aisles of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker with 500 ml of water for approximately 20 minutes.
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer while they are still warm.
- Add the butter to the mashed potatoes and mix thoroughly.
- Add the eggs and incorporate them gently into the mixture.
- Stir in the shredded coconut and sugar, mixing well.
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and continue stirring until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Fold in the baking powder to finish.
- Transfer the batter into a greased medium rectangular baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool down completely.
- Dust the top with confectioners' sugar before slicing into squares to serve.
Observations
This recipe yields a rich, flavorful cake that pairs perfectly with afternoon tea or coffee. The sweet potato ensures a moist, naturally sweet consistency, beautifully enhanced by the inclusion of shredded coconut.
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