Description
A decadent Brazilian cake featuring rich chocolate sponge layers, cognac-infused soak, and brigadeiro frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 300 ml whole milk
- 255 ml vegetable oil
- 2 ¼ cups (360g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste (or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 2 ¾ cups (365g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (37g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of fine salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon premium cognac
- 2 cans (28 oz total) sweetened condensed milk
- 280 g bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 can (225ml) Media Crema (serum removed)
- 2 cans (28 oz total) sweetened condensed milk
- 300 g bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- To Finish: High-quality chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla paste in a bowl.
- Add the brown sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix into the liquid base.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 50 minutes. Cool completely.
- Slice each cake horizontally to create four layers.
- Simmer cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and heavy cream to make the chocolate soak. Add vanilla and cognac after cooling.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, bittersweet chocolate, and butter to create the brigadeiro filling and cool.
- Repeat the process to make the brigadeiro frosting, without using Media Crema.
- Layer the cake with sponge layers, chocolate soak, and media crema filling, then freeze.
- Frost with brigadeiro frosting, coat with chocolate sprinkles, and add truffles on top.
- Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
Ensure that the Media Crema is free of serum for proper consistency. Cover the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Brazilian dessert, Brigadeiro cake, chocolate cake, celebration cake, sweet treats