Brazilian recipe
Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is a classic Brazilian dessert that combines the intense flavor of coffee with a structured cake and a velvety filling.
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Ingredients
5 eggs
2 cups (tea) sugar
100 g shelled walnuts, ground
100 g semi-sweet chocolate, grated
1 cup (tea) boiling milk
2 cups (tea) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon level baking powder
300 g butter
1 can condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee
half a cup brandy
2 cups (tea) sugar
100 g shelled walnuts, ground
100 g semi-sweet chocolate, grated
1 cup (tea) boiling milk
2 cups (tea) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon level baking powder
300 g butter
1 can condensed milk
3 tablespoons instant coffee
half a cup brandy
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can typically be found at most grocery stores. Brandy can be found in the liquor section.
Preparation method
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Incorporate the egg yolks one by one
- Gradually add the sugar, ground walnuts, grated chocolate, and boiling milk
- Gently mix the sifted all-purpose flour with the baking powder
- Transfer the batter to a greased round cake pan
- Bake in a preheated medium oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes
- Remove from the oven, unmold, and let cool completely
- For the filling, beat the butter until creamy
- Dissolve the instant coffee in 1 tablespoon of hot water
- Add the condensed milk and dissolved coffee to the butter gradually, beating until a smooth cream forms
- Cut the cake in half and brush the halves with brandy
- Spread a layer of the frosting in the center and cover the entire surface of the cake with the remaining cream
Observations
This recipe results in a balanced and sophisticated cake. The secret to the success of this preparation is to beat the butter well to ensure the frosting is light and smooth.
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