Brazilian recipe
Coca-Cola Cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
A traditional Brazilian soda cake recipe, moist and fluffy with a rich, creamy chocolate topping. Perfect for tea time.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
100 g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can table cream
3 tablespoons sugar (for the topping)
2 tablespoons butter (for the topping)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the topping)
100 g butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can table cream
3 tablespoons sugar (for the topping)
2 tablespoons butter (for the topping)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the topping)
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found at local supermarkets. Table cream (creme de leite) can be found in the canned goods or international aisle; as a substitute, heavy cream or reduced-fat cream may be used, though table cream is traditional for its specific texture.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Set the egg whites aside.
- Add the egg yolks to the butter and sugar cream and beat well until incorporated.
- Add the Coca-Cola to the mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder), beating constantly.
- Add the baking powder and mix gently.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter, stirring gently from bottom to top to preserve the air.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring cake pan.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the topping: in a saucepan, combine the table cream, the 3 tablespoons of sugar, the butter, and the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the topping thickens slightly.
- Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool down slightly, and turn it out of the pan.
- Spread the warm topping over the warm cake.
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a classic in Brazilian kitchens, celebrated for its practicality and unmistakable flavor profile. The combination of the carbonated drink with the other ingredients creates a sponge that is remarkably moist, airy, and deeply chocolatey. The velvety topping completes the experience, making this cake a perfect choice for morning tea, an afternoon snack, or any special occasion.
Making this cake is straightforward. By following these steps, you will achieve an incredible result even if you are new to baking. The topping, crafted with just a few pantry staples, balances the sweetness and enhances the overall texture of the sponge.
Making this cake is straightforward. By following these steps, you will achieve an incredible result even if you are new to baking. The topping, crafted with just a few pantry staples, balances the sweetness and enhances the overall texture of the sponge.
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