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Delicious Pastry Cake: A Brazilian Tradition

Name: Delicious Pastry Cake: A Brazilian Tradition
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brasileira
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 cups of sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup of melted butter; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch of salt

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Master Receita Solta

Delicious Pastry Cake: A Brazilian Tradition

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time30 min

Servings4 servings

DifficultyEASY

Calories895 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"The pastry cake is an affective classic of traditional Brazilian bakery confectionery, famous for its fluffy, airy texture and scented with vanilla and butter. With a soft crumb and delicately golden crust, it is the perfect companion for coffee."

Delicious Pastry Cake: A Brazilian Tradition

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Prolonged beating of the eggs with the sugar until a light and voluminous cream forms gives the batter an airy lightness. - Melted butter adds rich flavor and unctuousness that keeps the crumb soft and elastic. - The alternating addition of flour and milk prevents excessive gluten development and preserves the spongy texture.

Ingredients

Main Course

4 eggs
2 cups of sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup of melted butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt

Instructions

Main Course

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until it forms a light cream.

Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing well.

Incorporate the wheat flour and milk, alternating between the two until homogeneous.

Add the baking powder and the pinch of salt, mixing until well dissolved.

Pour the batter into the previously greased pan.

Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool before unmolding.

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Chef Tips

- Beat the eggs with the sugar in a mixer or whisk for at least 5 minutes until tripled in volume before adding the butter. - Heat the milk until warm before incorporating into the dough to facilitate uniform dissolution of the wheat flour. - Let the cake rest for 10 minutes in the pan after the oven before unmolding onto a cooling rack.

Variations

- Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon sugar over the batter in the pan before baking to form a crispy golden crust. - Add half a cup of bakeable chocolate chips or chopped guava paste to the dough before pouring into the baking sheet. - Cover the unmolded and cold cake with a creamy white brigadeiro or traditional pasty dulce de leche.

Substitutions

- Melted butter can be replaced by culinary margarine with 80% lipids or neutral-flavored vegetable oil. - Whole cow's milk can be substituted with skim milk, lactose-free milk, or almond milk. - Vanilla essence can be replaced with natural vanilla extract or fine lemon zest.

How to Store

Keep the pastry cake in a cake dome with a lid in a dry and cool place for up to 4 days. The buttery dough retains excellent softness; if you want a slice like fresh out of the oven, heat in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze the already baked cake in slices wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 45 minutes before enjoying with the drink of your choice.

What to Serve With

It is the centerpiece of the Brazilian afternoon coffee table alongside freshly brewed coffee, creamy coffee with milk, or toasted mate tea. Combines very well accompanied by a portion of fresh Minas cheese or fruit jam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the pastry cake called that?

It's a classic recipe inspired by the simple, airy cakes traditionally sold in old Brazilian bakeries and pastry shops.

What is the secret for the dough to be very fluffy and yellowish?

Beat the whole eggs with the sugar for several minutes until ribbon stage, and use fresh eggs with well-pigmented yolks.

Can I use a tube pan or a regular round pan?

Both work perfectly; a 24 cm tube pan allows faster and more even baking.

How to know if the dough has already baked in the center?

Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake at 40 minutes in the oven at 180°C; the toothpick should come out completely clean and the surface golden.