Brazilian recipe
Sweet Potato Cake (Bolo de batata doce)
Enjoy a traditional sweet potato cake with a moist crumb and coconut flavor, easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet potatoes
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Icing sugar for decoration
100 g butter
3 eggs
100 g shredded coconut
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
Butter for greasing
Icing sugar for decoration
Where to find ingredients
en-ZW grocery stores typically stock sweet potatoes in the vegetable section, along with baking ingredients like butter, sugar, and coconut flakes. Canned condensed milk and baking powder are usually found in the baking aisle, while butter for greasing and icing sugar for decoration can be in dairy and baking sections respectively.
Preparation method
- Cook the sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker with 500 ml of water for about 20 minutes.
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a ricer while still hot.
- Add the butter to the potato mash and mix well.
- Gently incorporate the eggs.
- Stir in the shredded coconut and sugar until well combined.
- Add the condensed milk and continue mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Finish by adding the baking powder and gently folding in.
- Transfer the batter to a medium rectangular greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Dust with icing sugar before slicing into squares for serving.
Observations
This recipe yields a dense and flavorful cake, perfect for an afternoon coffee. The sweet potato ensures a moist and naturally sweet texture, complemented by a touch of coconut.
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