Brazilian Coconut Cake (Bolo de Coco) Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Brazil with this moist and delicious Brazilian Coconut Cake, known as Bolo de Coco. A simple yet decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 9x9-inch cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake:
- 4 Eggs, large (separate the whites from the yolks)
- 3/4 cup Granulated White sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup All purpose Flour, unbleached
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk, unsweetened (regular milk is fine too)
Glaze:
- 3/4 cup Sweetened Condensed milk
- 1/3 cup Coconut milk, unsweetened
- 3/4 cup Shredded coconut, or enough to cover the cake (I used sweetened, but unsweetened coconut is fine since the glaze is so sweet)
Instructions
- Make the Cake – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sift flour and baking powder. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Mix egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in flour, then milk. Bake for 25-30 mins.
- Make the Glaze – Mix sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk. Poke holes in cake, pour glaze, let soak, and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Notes
- You can add a touch of rum to the glaze for a boozy twist.
- This cake is best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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