If you're looking for a quick and delightful dessert, this chocolate cake filled with Ninho and Nutella brigadeiros is the perfect recipe for you. With a moist and fluffy chocolate base, complemented by the sweet and rich fillings, this cake is sure to impress anyone who tries it. Let's dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 4 eggs
- Oil (for moisture)
- Water (to activate the ingredients)
- Flour
- Cocoa powder (100% cocoa for a slight bitterness)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
For the Brigadeiro Fillings:
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For Ninho Brigadeiro:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Ninho milk powder
- White chocolate
- Butter
- Heavy cream
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For Nutella Brigadeiro:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Nutella
- Dark chocolate
- Butter
- Heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a bowl, crack the 4 eggs and whisk them together. The eggs are essential for the cake's structure, providing lightness from the egg whites and moisture and flavor from the yolks.
- Add oil to the eggs, which will ensure the cake remains moist and has a light texture.
- Pour in water, which adds moisture and helps dissolve the ingredients, also activating the baking powder.
- Gradually mix in the flour and cocoa powder. The flour forms gluten, giving the cake firmness, while the cocoa powder enhances the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Add 1 cup of sugar to sweeten the batter and keep it soft.
- Finally, mix in a tablespoon of baking powder to help the cake rise, creating a light and airy texture.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Once the batter is ready, transfer it to a greased round cake pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Brigadeiro Fillings
- While the cake is baking, prepare the Ninho brigadeiro filling. In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, Ninho milk powder, white chocolate, and butter. Cook until it reaches a thick consistency.
- For the Nutella brigadeiro, follow the same steps but replace the white chocolate with dark chocolate and the Ninho powder with Nutella.
- Once both brigadeiros reach the desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- After the cake has baked and cooled, cut it into three layers.
- Prepare a milk syrup to moisten the cake layers.
- Using a piping bag, layer the fillings between the cake layers: start with Nutella brigadeiro, followed by a layer of cake, then Ninho brigadeiro, and repeat until all layers are assembled.
- For decoration, you can simply top the cake with any remaining brigadeiro filling.
Conclusion
This chocolate cake filled with Ninho and Nutella brigadeiros is not only visually appealing but also a treat for the taste buds. Its moist and fluffy texture combined with the sweet and rich fillings makes it a perfect dessert for family gatherings or even for selling. If you enjoyed this recipe, consider leaving a like and sharing your experiences in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe for more delicious recipes!