Brazilian recipe
Simple Brazilian Blender Coconut Cake (Bolo de Liquidificador)
A traditional Brazilian blender cake made with sweetened condensed milk and coconut. This quick, moist, and delicious treat is a true Kiwi afternoon tea favourite.
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Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons standard flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
100 g desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 large eggs
4 tablespoons standard flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
100 g desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 large eggs
Where to find ingredients
Most items are pantry staples easily found at any New Zealand supermarket like Countdown, Pak'nSave, or New World. Condensed milk and desiccated coconut are found in the baking aisle. For authentic Brazilian coconut, look for finer grades in the 'International' or 'Asian' section of larger supermarkets, though standard desiccated coconut works perfectly.
Preparation method
- Add the condensed milk, desiccated coconut, eggs, butter, flour, and sugar into your blender jug
- Blitz the ingredients together until you have a smooth, well-combined batter
- Add the baking powder last and pulse briefly to incorporate, or fold it in gently with a spatula to keep the cake light
- Pour the batter into a greased cake tin that has been dusted with a little extra flour
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly in the tin
- While still warm, cut the cake into even squares
- Lightly dust the pieces with caster sugar before serving for that authentic finish
Observations
This blender cake is a staple in Brazilian home baking, loved for its incredible simplicity and rich flavour profile. Because everything is whipped up in a blender in minutes, it's the perfect no-fuss option when you're craving something sweet for afternoon tea. The combination of desiccated coconut and creamy condensed milk creates a beautifully moist texture that's hard to beat.
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