Super Fluffy Homemade Cornmeal Cake with Irresistible Frosting

Super Fluffy Homemade Cornmeal Cake with Irresistible Frosting

1h
12 servings
Easy

Recipe for a simple, fluffy cornmeal cake with a creamy brigadeiro topping and guava paste drizzle, perfect for a cozy treat.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • Whole eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Granulated sugar
  • Milk
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornmeal (fine grind)
  • Baking powder
Cobertura - Brigadeiro
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Butter
Cobertura - Goiabada
  • Diced guava paste
  • Water
Decoração
  • Guava paste candies (hearts), optional opcional

Instructions

1
bater

In a blender, add the eggs, oil, sugar, and milk. Blend the mixture until completely smooth.

2min
2
misturar

Transfer the contents of the blender to a bowl and gradually add the all-purpose flour, alternating with the cornmeal, mixing gently.

3min

Dica: Alternate the addition of the dry ingredients to ensure everything is incorporated correctly.

3
misturar

Finally, fold in the baking powder, mixing everything softly.

30s

Dica: Mix only until just combined to maintain the cake's lightness.

4
untar

Pour the batter into a greased and floured (with all-purpose flour or cornmeal) tube pan.

30s

Dica: Dusting with cornmeal, if preferred, enhances the cake's characteristic flavor.

5
assar

Bake the cake in a preheated oven until golden brown, soft, and completely cooked through.

40min

Dica: Baking time may vary; trust your visual appearance and the springiness when touched.

6
cozinhar

While the cake bakes, prepare the creamy frosting (brigadeiro): In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and butter.

1min
7
cozinhar

Cook the brigadeiro mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble and reaches the desired consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool.

10min

Dica: Keep the heat low and stir constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom.

8
cozinhar

For the guava paste drizzle, place the diced guava paste and water in another saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the guava paste melts and forms a smooth syrup.

8min

Dica: Stirring constantly is essential to achieve a creamy and smooth drizzle.

9
espalhar

Once the cake has cooled, unmold it and spread the brigadeiro frosting over the surface.

1min 30s

Dica: Make sure the brigadeiro is cool before spreading it on the cake.

10
decorar

Use a piping bag to distribute the creamy guava paste drizzle over the brigadeiro, creating a decorative effect.

1min
11
decorar

Finish the decoration by placing guava paste hearts on top of the frosting, if desired.

30s

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Allergens Present

Gluten Milk Egg

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    381 kcal19%
  • Carbohydrates
    44 g15%
  • Protein
    6 g8%
  • Total Fat
    22 g40%
  • Dietary Fiber
    1 g4%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

liquidificadorforma de furo centralpanela

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