Brazilian recipe
Classic Bolo Formigueiro (Bolo formigueiro e)
A traditional Brazilian sponge cake filled with chocolate sprinkles. Light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to bake for your afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
4 cups cake flour
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
3 large eggs
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Full cream milk (as needed for consistency)
1 packet chocolate vermicelli sprinkles
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
3 large eggs
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Full cream milk (as needed for consistency)
1 packet chocolate vermicelli sprinkles
2 teaspoons baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these pantry essentials at major South African retailers like Woolworths, Pick n Pay, or Checkers. Look for the 'Baking' aisle for cake flour, cornflour, and baking powder. Coconut milk is typically stocked in the international or Asian cuisine section. Use standard full cream milk from the dairy fridge.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, and cornflour.
- Add the eggs, coconut milk, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, pouring in the milk gradually while mixing until you achieve a smooth, pourable batter.
- Whisk the egg whites separately until stiff peaks form and fold them gently into the batter without overmixing.
- Carefully stir in the baking powder and chocolate sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and floured ring cake tin.
- Place the tin into a preheated oven set to 180°C.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and springs back when touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool down slightly before turning it out of the tin.
Observations
The Bolo Formigueiro is a timeless staple in Brazilian households, cherished for its simplicity and the playful aesthetic created by the chocolate sprinkles, which resemble a little ant colony throughout the crumb. Crafted from pantry staples, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for both children and adults, making it an ideal companion for a morning coffee or a leisurely afternoon snack. The delicate, light sponge paired with the crunch of the sprinkles creates a unique texture and flavor profile, proving that a truly delicious dessert can be both straightforward and satisfying.
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