Brazilian recipe
Coca-Cola Cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
A traditional Brazilian treat that is incredibly moist, fluffy, and finished with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for your afternoon tea time.
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Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
100g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tin table cream (creme de leite)
3 tbsp sugar (for frosting)
2 tbsp butter (for frosting)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (for frosting)
100g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tin table cream (creme de leite)
3 tbsp sugar (for frosting)
2 tbsp butter (for frosting)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (for frosting)
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients in local supermarkets like Shoprite or Spar. 'Creme de leite' can be found in the dairy or canned goods aisle; if unavailable, use a high-fat heavy cream as a substitute. Cocoa powder and standard baking supplies are located in the baking section.
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.
- Add the yolks to the butter and sugar cream, beating well until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the Coca-Cola, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder), and mix continuously.
- Stir in the baking powder gently.
- Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter, using gentle movements from bottom to top to keep the batter airy.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and floured ring cake tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting: in a small saucepan, combine the table cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the frosting thickens slightly.
- Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then unmold.
- Pour the warm frosting over the cake while it is still warm.
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a beloved staple of Brazilian home baking, cherished for its simplicity and unique, deep flavor. The carbonated drink works magic in the batter, resulting in a crumb that is exceptionally moist, airy, and intensely chocolatey. Topped with a silky, creamy icing, it is the ultimate comfort cake for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or special gatherings.
Crafting this cake is much easier than the name suggests. By following these clear steps, you will achieve a professional-quality bake, even if you are a beginner in the kitchen. The frosting, made with just a handful of pantry staples, perfectly balances the sweetness and texture of the sponge.
Crafting this cake is much easier than the name suggests. By following these clear steps, you will achieve a professional-quality bake, even if you are a beginner in the kitchen. The frosting, made with just a handful of pantry staples, perfectly balances the sweetness and texture of the sponge.
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