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Quick and Easy Ant Hill Cake (Bolo Formigueiro)
A simple, homemade Ant Hill Cake recipe. Easy to bake, featuring chocolate sprinkles, and perfect for your afternoon tea. Light and fluffy texture.
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Ingredients
4 cups cake flour
1 pack chocolate sprinkles
1 cup coconut milk
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cornflour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Full cream milk, as needed to reach the right consistency
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pack chocolate sprinkles
1 cup coconut milk
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cornflour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Full cream milk, as needed to reach the right consistency
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients are commonly available at local supermarkets and food stores across Zimbabwe. Use local full cream milk and standard fine cake flour.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, and cornflour.
- Add the eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and gradually incorporate the full cream milk, mixing until you have a smooth, well-combined batter.
- Whisk the egg whites separately until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter, being careful not to overmix.
- Finally, add the baking powder and chocolate sprinkles, mixing gently to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and lightly floured cake tin.
- Place in a preheated oven at a moderate temperature (approximately 180°C).
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool before turning it out of the tin.
Observations
The Ant Hill Cake is a classic treat, beloved for its simplicity and the fun visual effect created by the chocolate sprinkles, which resemble a colony of ants. Made with pantry staples, it is a hit with both children and adults, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Its light, fluffy sponge combined with the chocolate sprinkles gives it a unique texture and flavour, making it a practical and delicious choice for any occasion.
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