Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Cuca Recipe: Easy and Delicious
A delicious homemade cuca with a fluffy dough and crunchy streusel topping. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for afternoon coffee.
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Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar (for the dough)
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the dough)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar (for the streusel)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the streusel)
1 or 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the streusel)
Ground cinnamon to taste (for the streusel)
2 cups granulated sugar (for the dough)
1 cup milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the dough)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar (for the streusel)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the streusel)
1 or 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (for the streusel)
Ground cinnamon to taste (for the streusel)
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can be found at most supermarkets and grocery stores.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with 2 cups of sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine and mix well
- Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of baking powder
- Mix all ingredients until a homogeneous and smooth dough is formed
- Prepare the streusel: in another bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon to taste
- Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine to the streusel mixture
- With your fingertips, mix the streusel ingredients until you get a coarse sand texture
- Grease a baking pan with butter or margarine and sprinkle with all-purpose flour
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly
- Distribute the streusel over the cake batter, covering the entire surface
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and baked through
- Remove from the oven and let 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 with a crunchy, sweet streusel topping, often flavored with cinnamon. It's a versatile recipe, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, prepared with simple and easily accessible ingredients.
This cuca recipe has been adapted for home cooking, with clear steps to ensure a perfect result, even for kitchen beginners. The combination of the soft cake with the texture of the streusel makes every bite a flavorful and comforting experience.
This cuca recipe has been adapted for home cooking, with clear steps to ensure a perfect result, even for kitchen beginners. The combination of the soft cake with the texture of the streusel makes every bite a flavorful and comforting experience.
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