Brazilian recipe
Easy Coca-Cola Cake (Bolo de coca-cola)
Discover a traditional Brazilian Coca-Cola cake recipe, renowned for its incredibly fluffy texture and decadent creamy frosting. It is the perfect treat for your afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
100 g unsalted butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can (approx. 200g) table cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons butter (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the frosting)
100 g unsalted butter
4 eggs
1 can Coca-Cola
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 can (approx. 200g) table cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons butter (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for the frosting)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local Pakistani supermarkets or hypermarkets. Look for standard baking supplies in the 'Baking & Desserts' aisle. If you cannot find 'table cream' (creme de leite), you can use high-fat canned cream or a thick heavy whipping cream as a substitute.
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, setting the whites aside for later use.
- Add the egg yolks to the butter and sugar mixture, beating thoroughly until well combined.
- Gradually add the Coca-Cola to the mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder), while whisking consistently.
- Fold in the baking powder gently.
- Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cake batter using an upward motion to maintain the airiness.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured ring cake pan (bundt pan).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting: in a 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 invert it onto a serving plate.
- Pour the prepared warm frosting over the warm cake and serve.
Observations
This Coca-Cola cake is a beloved classic in Brazilian home baking, cherished for its simplicity and unique flavor profile. The effervescence of the soda, combined with the other ingredients, creates a moist, airy, and rich chocolate crumb. A silky, creamy topping rounds out the flavor, making this cake a fantastic choice for a leisurely breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a centerpiece for a special gathering.
Preparing this treat is remarkably straightforward. By following these detailed instructions, you will achieve a professional-quality result even if you are a novice in the kitchen. The frosting, made with just a few pantry staples, perfectly balances the sweetness and texture of the sponge.
Preparing this treat is remarkably straightforward. By following these detailed instructions, you will achieve a professional-quality result even if you are a novice in the kitchen. The frosting, made with just a few pantry staples, perfectly balances the sweetness and texture of the sponge.
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