Brazilian Cornstarch Cake Recipe

Brazilian Cornstarch Cake Recipe

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• For the Base:
  • 2 cups cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
• For the Custard:
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Topping:
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • Food coloring (optional, for the orange color)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter until crumbly.
   • Add eggs and mix until a smooth dough forms.
   • Press this dough into a greased baking dish, creating a flat, even layer.
2. Make the Custard:
   • In a saucepan, mix milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
   • Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract.
   • Pour the custard over the base layer in the baking dish.
3. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk and sugar. If using, add food coloring to achieve the desired color.
   • Bring to a boil and then simmer until slightly thickened.
   • Stir in shredded coconut.
4. Bake:
   • Pour the topping over the custard layer.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is set and golden.
5. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the cake cool completely in the dish.
   • Once cool, refrigerate for a few hours to set completely before cutting into squares and serving.

This cake offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, featuring a crunchy base, a creamy middle, and a sweet topping. The orange color in the topping can be achieved either through food coloring or by using a specific ingredient like orange zest for a natural hue. Enjoy your baking and let me know if you need more recipes!