Brazilian recipe
Coconut Streusel Cake (Cuca de coco)
Discover how to make a homemade coconut streusel cake with simple ingredients. A traditional recipe perfect for afternoon coffee or tea.
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Ingredients
200 g unsalted butter
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups wheat flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
4 cups sugar (divided)
5 eggs
4 cups wheat flour
400 ml milk
200 ml coconut milk
200 ml water
1 tablespoon baking powder
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
You can find wheat flour, sugar, butter, and eggs at local supermarkets or open-air markets. Shredded coconut and coconut milk are commonly available at grocery stores; as a substitute for fresh coconut milk, you may use shelf-stable canned coconut milk.
Preparation method
- Prepare the topping: In a bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar with the shredded coconut.
- Prepare the dough: Separate the yolks from the whites of the 5 eggs.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the butter with 2 and 1/2 cups of sugar and the yolks until light and fluffy.
- Add the wheat flour and milk to the butter and yolk mixture alternately, starting and ending with the flour. Mix well after each addition.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter, mixing from bottom to top so as not to deflate it.
- Add the baking powder and mix gently.
- In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk and the water. Add this mixture to the cake batter and stir until you achieve a homogeneous consistency.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan.
- Spread the coconut and sugar topping over the batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and firm to the touch. Perform the toothpick test to check for doneness.
Observations
The coconut streusel cake, or 'cuca de coco', is a classic Brazilian delicacy, renowned for its soft dough and crunchy coconut topping. Its preparation combines the richness of butter and eggs with the fragrant sweetness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, resulting in an aromatic and flavorful cake.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting homemade sweet that is practical to make and appeals to all tastes. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a comforting homemade sweet that is practical to make and appeals to all tastes. Serve it as an accompaniment to coffee or tea, or as a special dessert.
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