Chilled Brazilian Coconut Chocolate Prestige Cake
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 cups cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Filling
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can heavy cream
- 200g unsweetened shredded coconut (or 1 cup freshly grated coconut)
Topping
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cans heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons chopped chocolate (35% cocoa content)
Preparation
Place eggs and milk in a blender and blend until combined
Add oil, cocoa powder, and flour; blend just until mixed
Fold in baking powder and baking soda until well combined
Pour batter into a greased and floured 40x24 cm baking pan
Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes
Filling
Combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and shredded coconut in a saucepan
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture pulls away from the bottom of the pan
Topping
Combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and chopped chocolate in a saucepan
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a soft brigadeiro consistency
Alternatively, microwave the mixture in 3-minute intervals, stirring between each interval, until it reaches the desired consistency (about 9 minutes total)
Assembly
Let the baked cake cool completely
Cut the cake horizontally in half
Moisten the bottom cake layer with milk
Spread the warm filling on the bottom layer for easier spreading
Place the top cake layer on the filling
Moisten the top cake layer with milk
Spread the topping over the top layer
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours