Broa de Fubá

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If you've ever visited Brazil, you'll agree with me that not only is its cuisine excellent, but its pastry-making is also outstanding. Brazil is home to an abundance of desserts, cakes, and a wide variety of dough-based treats filled with all sorts of ingredients. Among the most traditional recipes in...

Broa de Fubá recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
35min
Total Time
45min

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 slice)
  • eggs eggs
    eggs eggs
    3
  • neutral oil
    neutral oil
    1/2cup
  • sugar
    sugar
    1cup
  • fubá (finely ground cornmeal)
    fubá (finely ground cornmeal)
    2cups
  • milk
    milk
    1cup
  • baking powder
    baking powder
    1tbsp
  • salt
    salt
    1pinch
  • dried shredded coconut
    dried shredded coconut
    50g

How to make Broa de Fubá

  1. Step 1

    In a blender, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, and milk. Blend for one minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add the fubá to the mixture and blend for another minute.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and gently fold in the baking powder and shredded coconut using a spatula with circular, folding motions.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the batter into a savarín-style mold (ring-shaped pan) that has been greased and floured.

  5. Step 5

    Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

259.4kcal (12.97%)

Protein

3.2g (6.38%)

Carbs

32.8g (11.91%)

Sugars

25.0g (50%)

Healthy Fat

8.8g

Unhealthy Fat

4.4g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the baking powder is fresh for the best rise in your cake.

  2. Use a spatula to fold in the baking powder and coconut gently to avoid deflating the batter.

  3. Grease and flour the pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.

  4. Allow the cake to cool slightly before removing it from the mold to avoid breaking it.

FAQS

  1. What is fubá?

    Fubá is finely ground cornmeal, commonly used in Brazilian baking as a substitute for regular white flour.

  2. Can I use a different type of oil?

    Yes, you can use any neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil. Avoid oils with strong flavors like olive oil.

  3. Can I omit the shredded coconut?

    Yes, you can omit the shredded coconut, but it adds a nice texture and flavor to the cake.

  4. How do I know when the cake is done?

    Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

  5. Can I use a different type of pan?

    Yes, you can use a regular cake pan, but a savarín-style mold gives the cake its traditional ring shape.

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