Ant Hill Cake (Bolo de Formigueiro)

Ant Hill Cake (Bolo de Formigueiro)

1h 5min
8 servings
Easy

Recipe for a creamy and soft ant hill cake, made with chocolate sprinkles to create the 'ant hill' effect.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Massa
  • 3units de Eggs
  • 2cups de Sugar
  • 1/2pinch of teaspoon de Emulsifier opcional
  • 3level tablespoons (or 1 very full spoon) de Margarine
    Substitui por: manteiga
  • 1cup de Cornstarch (Maizena)
  • 1pinch de Salt
  • 1cup de Milk
    Substitui por: água
  • 3cups de All-purpose flour
    Substitui por: farinha de arroz
  • 1heaping tablespoon de Baking powder
  • 100g de Chocolate sprinkles ('Formiguinha')

Instructions

1
bater

In the stand mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, a pinch of emulsifier (if using), and the margarine.

3min

Dica: Mix until you have a very creamy batter. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl, if necessary.

2
bater

Add the cornstarch and a pinch of salt to the mixture, mixing briefly to incorporate.

45s
3
bater

Add the milk and mix again for a short period.

30s
4
bater

Incorporate the sifted all-purpose flour in stages, mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth. Scrape the sides to ensure all the flour is mixed in.

2min

Dica: The flour tends to collect on the edges, so it's important to mix the sides well.

5
misturar

Add the baking powder and then gently fold in the chocolate sprinkles ('formiguinha') to the batter.

1min

Dica: Fold the sprinkles in carefully to avoid overdeveloping the gluten.

6

Pour the batter into a pan greased with margarine and floured with flour. Use a bundt pan or another desired shape.

1min

Dica: To prevent the bottom from burning, the video creator places a piece of parchment paper under the pan in the oven.

7
assar

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, or until completely baked through.

45min
180°C

Dica: The cake comes out very soft due to the cornstarch.

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Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Gluten Milk Egg

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

batedeiraforma de bolo

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