Nega maluca, the best brazilian chocolate cake!

Nega maluca, the best brazilian chocolate cake!

Dessert

Nega maluca cake is a typical Brazilian chocolate cake, super easy to make and absolutely delicious! With its moist texture, intense chocolate taste and naturally lactose-free, this cake is a real treat for chocolate lovers. Made with simple ingredients you probably have in your cupboards, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary or just a gourmet dessert! And for even more fun, we've added a "brigadeiro" icing, a typical Brazilian recipe :-)

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar (180 grams)
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder (100 grams)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (12 cl)
  • 1 cup warm water (24 cl)
  • 2 cups cake flour (240 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

"Brigadeiro" glaze :

  • 1/4 cup milk (6 cl)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup condensed milk (200 grams)
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter (7 grams)

Materials

  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    For the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar together.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Once the mixture is smooth, add the cocoa powder, oil and hot water. Mix again.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Add flour and baking powder.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Pour the batter into the buttered mould.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 30 to 40 minutes (insert a knife blade or toothpick to check doneness).

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Brigadeiro glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and cocoa.

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Add the condensed milk and butter.

  • Step 8:

    Step 8 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Stir constantly until slightly thickened, between 10 and 15 minutes.

  • Step 9:

    Step 9 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    Pour the still-warm icing over the cake.

  • Step 10:

    Step 10 - Nega maluca, the best Brazilian chocolate cake!

    All set. Enjoy your meal!

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