Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Brazilian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

12 servings

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by Acorda Menina Vem Cá on YouTube
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All Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

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For the Brigadeiro Topping

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Cake Batter (Dry Ingredients)

    In a large bowl, combine 2 whole eggs, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of chocolate powder (or Nescau). Mix these ingredients well with a wooden spoon until a uniform paste forms.

  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Flour

    Add 2 cups of wheat flour to the mixture. Separately, boil 1 cup of water and 1 cup of oil together. Pour the hot water and oil mixture into the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix vigorously until the batter is smooth and dark, ensuring no flour lumps remain.

  3. Add Baking Powder and Bake

    Stir in 1 tablespoon of baking powder until just combined. Pour the batter into a medium-sized baking pan (greased and floured). Place the pan in a preheated oven. Bake for at high heat, then the heat and bake for another , or until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.

  4. Prepare the Brigadeiro Topping

    While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a saucepan, combine 1 can/box of condensed milk, 3 tablespoons of Nescau (or chocolate powder), and 1 full tablespoon of margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens and starts to detach from the bottom of the pan. This should take about .

  5. Cut and Frost the Cake

    Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven. While still hot, use a knife to cut the cake into desired square pieces directly in the pan. This allows the topping to seep into the cake. Pour the warm brigadeiro topping evenly over the entire cake.

  6. Add Sprinkles and Serve

    Generously sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over the brigadeiro topping. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your moist and delicious chocolate cake!

Before You Cook

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  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Baking powder?

    • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (per 1 tsp)
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 cup buttermilk (replace some liquid)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and eggs.
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Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipUse Chocolate Powder or Nescau

    Use chocolate powder or Nescau for the cake batter.

  • Cooking tipBoiling Water and Oil Are

    Boiling water and oil are key for a moist cake.

  • TipCut the Cake Into Pieces

    Cut the cake into pieces before adding the topping so the frosting soaks in better.

  • Cooking tipUse Soft Chocolate Sprinkles (granulado

    Use soft chocolate sprinkles (granulado macio) for a better texture.

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