Catch A Husband Cake
Catch A Husband Cake is a delightful Brazilian dessert known as Bolo Engorda Marido that promises to win hearts with its irresistibly rich and creamy texture.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9-inch round cake pan or 8x8-inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, whisking until the batter is lump-free.
- Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly on a cooling rack while you prepare the topping.
- Prepare the Topping
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and shredded coconut. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Assemble the Cake
- Poke small holes all over the surface of the warm cake using a fork or skewer.
- Pour the warm topping mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.