Cuca Rápida de Brigadeiro is a quick and delicious Brazilian dessert that’s perfect when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen! It combines the beloved brigadeiro (a creamy, sweet chocolate treat) with the soft, fluffy texture of cake. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- For the Cuca (Cake):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For the Brigadeiro (Chocolate Filling/Topping):
- 1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles (for topping)