1 and a half teaspoons of baking powder
1 and a half teaspoons of baking soda
1 small spoon of salt
2 big eggs
1 cup of full-fat milk
Half a cup of vegetable oil
2 teaspoons of vanilla flavoring
1 cup of hot water
For the Brigadeiro Frosting:
1 can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
2 tablespoons of cocoa powder without sugar
2 tablespoons of butter without salt
1 cup of thick cream
1/2 cup of chocolate sprinkles (to decorate)
Directions:
Step 1: Make the cake mixture.
Before baking, heat up your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it or by lining it with parchment paper.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a big bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Mix the following ingredients together: eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract with the dry ingredients. Mix at a medium speed until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
Add boiling water gradually while stirring at a low speed. The mixture will be very runny, but that’s how it’s supposed to be. Keep mixing until everything is well combined.
Step 2: Cook the cake.
Baking tip: Put the mixture into the pan before baking. Put in the oven that has been preheated for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let the cake cool down completely in the pan on a wire rack before putting on the frosting.
Step 3: Prepare the Brigadeiro Frosting.
Mix the following ingredients in a medium saucepan: sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to come away from the edges of the pan. This will require around 10 to 15 minutes.
Add cream: Take the pan off the heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly until the frosting is smooth and shiny.
Let the frosting cool for around 10 minutes until it thickens a bit but can still be spread.
Step 4: Put the cake together.
Put the brigadeiro frosting on the cooled cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula. The icing will be thick and sticky, making a fancy topping.
Put lots of chocolate sprinkles on top of the frosting, making sure to cover the whole surface. This not only gives the cake more texture but also makes it look better.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
Cut the cake into square or rectangular pieces before serving. The delicious chocolate cake with creamy brigadeiro frosting is a rich and indulgent treat that melts in your mouth.
You can keep any leftover cake in a sealed container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for a week.
Advice for Making the Best Brigadeiro Cake
Use high-quality cocoa powder: The quality of cocoa powder greatly affects the taste of the cake and frosting. Choose Dutch-processed or high-quality unsweetened cocoa for the best outcome.
Avoid baking the cake for too long: Watch it closely while it’s in the oven. Baking a cake for too long can make it dry. It is ready when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Add some chopped nuts or shredded coconut on top of the cake along with chocolate sprinkles for extra texture and flavor.
Have fun and enjoy baking! 🌟
