Brazilian recipe
Coffee Layer Cake (Torta de café)
This classic Brazilian dessert features a sophisticated blend of rich coffee notes, a delicate crumb, and a velvet-smooth frosting.
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Ingredients
5 eggs
2 cups sugar
100 g ground shelled walnuts
100 g grated semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup boiling milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
300 g butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee
1/2 cup cognac
2 cups sugar
100 g ground shelled walnuts
100 g grated semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup boiling milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
300 g butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee
1/2 cup cognac
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at supermarkets like WCTC or Surangel and Sons, specifically in the baking aisle for flour, coffee, and nuts. Dairy and fresh eggs are located in the refrigerated sections.
Preparation method
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Incorporate the egg yolks one by one.
- Gradually fold in the sugar, ground walnuts, grated chocolate, and boiling milk.
- Gently mix in the previously sifted flour and baking powder.
- Pour the batter into a greased round cake tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, turn out onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat the butter until it reaches a creamy texture.
- Dissolve the instant coffee in 1 tablespoon of hot water.
- Add the condensed milk and dissolved coffee to the butter little by little, beating until a smooth, uniform cream forms.
- Cut the cake horizontally into two layers and brush both sides with the cognac.
- Spread a layer of the frosting in the center and cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream.
Observations
Creating this balanced and elegant cake requires attention to detail, particularly when beating the butter to ensure the frosting achieves a light, homogenous consistency. The combination of toasted nuts and dark chocolate provides a depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with a strong brew.
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