Brazilian recipe
Sweet Potato Cake (Bolo de batata doce)
A traditional Brazilian treat, this sweet potato cake is cherished for its comforting texture and straightforward preparation.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet potatoes
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g dried shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g dried shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Sweet potatoes, eggs, butter, sugar, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and baking powder can be purchased at any local supermarket or general grocery store.
Preparation method
- Cook the sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker with 500 ml of water for approximately 20 minutes.
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer while they are still warm.
- Add the butter to the sweet potato mash and mix well.
- Add the eggs and incorporate them gently.
- Add the shredded coconut and sugar, mixing well.
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and continue stirring until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
- Finish by folding in the baking powder.
- Transfer the batter to a medium rectangular baking pan that has been previously greased.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares to serve.
Observations
This recipe produces a dense, flavorful cake that is perfect for pairing with an afternoon coffee. The use of sweet potato provides a moist, naturally sweet consistency, which is beautifully complemented by the subtle touch of coconut.
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