Brazilian Coconut Cake with Cream Filling
Ingredients
Batter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Filling
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 100 grams shredded coconut
- 3 cups milk (remaining from 1 liter)
Preparation
Separate the egg whites from the yolks
Beat the egg whites in a mixer until stiff peaks form
Mix in the egg yolks and beat for 3 minutes
Add the flour, sugar, and milk; beat on high speed for 5 minutes
Gently fold in the baking powder with a spoon
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan
Bake at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 40 minutes or until golden brown
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the milk, sweetened condensed milk, and shredded coconut; cook over low heat until it simmers, then remove from heat and set aside
Once the cake is baked, poke holes all over the cake with a fork
Pour the warm filling evenly over the cake, allowing it to absorb
Let the cake cool completely
Refrigerate until cold
Serve cold