Brazilian recipe
Sweet potato cake (Bolo de batata doce)
Sweet potato cake is a Brazilian classic, valued for its comforting texture and simple preparation.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet potato
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g dried grated coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Icing sugar for decorating
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g dried grated coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Icing sugar for decorating
Where to find ingredients
Sweet potato, butter, eggs, grated coconut, sugar, condensed milk, baking powder and icing sugar can be found in supermarkets, wet markets and general food shops.
Preparation method
- Cook the sweet potato in a pressure cooker with 500 ml water for about 20 minutes
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a ricer while still hot
- Add the butter to the sweet potato mixture and mix well
- Add the eggs and fold in gently
- Add the grated coconut and sugar, mixing well
- Add the condensed milk and keep stirring until you get a smooth batter
- Finish by incorporating the baking powder
- Transfer the batter to a previously greased medium rectangular tin
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes
- Wait for the cake to cool completely
- Dust icing sugar over the top before cutting into squares to serve
Observations
This recipe gives you a dense, flavourful cake, ideal with afternoon coffee. Sweet potato provides a moist, naturally sweet consistency, complemented by coconut.
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