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Homemade Dream Cake: Easy Traditional Sweet Recipe
Learn how to make 'sonho', a fluffy and filled sweet, perfect for an afternoon snack. Simple recipe with vanilla cream.
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Ingredients
3 whole eggs
50g fresh yeast
1 cup (teacup) butter
1 cup (teacup) sugar (for the dough)
1 pinch salt
1 cup (teacup) all-purpose flour (for the sponge)
1/2 cup (teacup) milk (for the sponge)
Remaining all-purpose flour (approx. 7 1/2 cups)
Remaining milk (approx. 1 cup)
Vegetable oil for frying
500ml whole milk (for the cream)
1 1/2 cups (teacup) granulated sugar (for the cream)
6 egg yolks passed through a sieve
25g cornstarch
25g all-purpose flour (for the cream)
40g butter (for the cream)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cocoa liqueur
200g strawberry jam (optional, for filling)
3 standard glasses (approx. 480g) sugar (for the glaze topping)
1 1/2 standard glasses (approx. 300ml) water (for the glaze topping)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
200g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
200ml fresh cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for the chocolate topping)
50g fresh yeast
1 cup (teacup) butter
1 cup (teacup) sugar (for the dough)
1 pinch salt
1 cup (teacup) all-purpose flour (for the sponge)
1/2 cup (teacup) milk (for the sponge)
Remaining all-purpose flour (approx. 7 1/2 cups)
Remaining milk (approx. 1 cup)
Vegetable oil for frying
500ml whole milk (for the cream)
1 1/2 cups (teacup) granulated sugar (for the cream)
6 egg yolks passed through a sieve
25g cornstarch
25g all-purpose flour (for the cream)
40g butter (for the cream)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cocoa liqueur
200g strawberry jam (optional, for filling)
3 standard glasses (approx. 480g) sugar (for the glaze topping)
1 1/2 standard glasses (approx. 300ml) water (for the glaze topping)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
200g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
200ml fresh cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for the chocolate topping)
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients for this recipe can typically be found in most supermarkets and grocery stores. Fresh yeast may be available in the refrigerated section of larger supermarkets or specialty baking stores. Specialty ingredients like cocoa liqueur might be found in well-stocked supermarkets or liquor stores.
Preparation method
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, fresh yeast, butter, sugar, salt, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup of milk
- Make a sponge and let it rest for 5 minutes
- Add the remaining all-purpose flour and milk, and knead well until you get a soft and homogeneous dough
- Let the dough rest for another 5 minutes
- Shape the 'sonhos' and let them rest until they double in volume (approximately 30 minutes)
- Fry the 'sonhos' in oil at 170°C (338°F) until golden brown
- Remove the 'sonhos' and drain on paper towels
- Prepare the cream: in a saucepan, mix the whole milk, granulated sugar, sieved egg yolks, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, butter, vanilla extract, and cocoa liqueur
- Cook over heat, stirring constantly until thickened and boiling
- Cook for another 30 seconds after it starts boiling
- Let the cream cool
- Prepare the glaze topping: in a saucepan, mix the water and sugar
- Bring to a boil without stirring
- Let it boil for about 12 minutes, until it reaches the thick thread stage
- Remove from heat and pour the syrup over a cold, lightly damp marble slab
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the syrup and beat with a wooden spoon, from the inside out, until it forms a white and homogeneous paste
- Shape a small amount of the paste to test consistency
- it should be firm
- Store the glaze in a plastic bag until ready to use, melting it in a double boiler
- Prepare the chocolate topping: in a saucepan, heat the cream until boiling
- Turn off the heat and add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter
- Stir well until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is smooth
- Cut the 'sonhos' in half or make a hole to fill them
- Fill the 'sonhos' with the vanilla cream and, if desired, with strawberry jam
- Dip the top part of the 'sonhos' in the melted chocolate topping and let it set
Observations
The 'sonho' is a traditional Brazilian sweet, known for its light and fluffy dough, fried and usually filled with delicious creams. Its popularity is due to the balance between sweetness, pleasant texture, and versatility, allowing for various filling and topping variations. This recipe details the step-by-step preparation to ensure a delicious result at home.
This version of 'sonho' combines the classic dough with a vanilla cream filling and an optional touch of strawberry jam, plus a chocolate ganache topping. The process involves creating a yeast sponge for the dough, followed by shaping, frying, and preparing the fillings and topping.
This version of 'sonho' combines the classic dough with a vanilla cream filling and an optional touch of strawberry jam, plus a chocolate ganache topping. The process involves creating a yeast sponge for the dough, followed by shaping, frying, and preparing the fillings and topping.
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