Brazilian recipe
Old Bread Cake: Homemade and Easy
Transform stale bread into a delicious and economical cake. A traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for using up leftovers.
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Ingredients
4 cups stale bread, cubed
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency
Where to find ingredients
Stale bread: Any type of bread that is a day or two old will work. Supermarkets often have day-old bread sections. Bakeries are also a good source.
Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Baking Powder, Milk: These are standard pantry staples found in any supermarket in the baking aisle, dairy section, and general grocery aisles.
Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Baking Powder, Milk: These are standard pantry staples found in any supermarket in the baking aisle, dairy section, and general grocery aisles.
Preparation method
- In a blender or electric mixer, add the sugar, eggs, and butter
- Beat well until a homogeneous cream is obtained
- Add the cubed stale bread and gradually add milk, beating continuously, until the bread is well broken down and the batter reaches a creamy and uniform consistency
- Finally, incorporate the baking powder and mix gently
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch
Observations
Old bread cake is a traditional Brazilian recipe that revives the custom of using food to prevent waste. Made with stale bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and unique flavor, making it an economical and tasty option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It's a creative way to reinvent ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away, turning them into a delicacy.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that pleases the whole family.
The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that pleases the whole family.
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