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Chocolate Cake with Coconut “Beijinho” Filling and Brigadeiro Topping

This recipe combines a moist chocolate sponge with a creamy coconut beijinho (soft kiss) filling and a rich brigadeiro chocolate topping—a classic Brazilian-style dessert that’s perfect for birthdays and special occasions.

Moist Prestige Cake

Chocolate Cake Batter Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (50% cocoa recommended)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (wheat flour)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

How to Make the Chocolate Cake Batter

  1. In a blender, blend for about 1 minute: eggs, milk, sugar, oil, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  2. Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the sifted flour and stir gently just until the batter becomes uniform.
  4. Add the baking powder and mix lightly to combine (avoid overmixing).
  5. Pour the batter into a greased medium cake pan, dusted with cocoa powder.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and assembling.

Beijinho (Soft Kiss) Coconut Filling Ingredients

  • 2 cans condensed milk
  • 1/2 box (or 1/2 cup) cream
  • 100 g desiccated coconut (flakes work well)
  • 1 tablespoon margarine

How to Make the Beijinho Filling

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add margarine, condensed milk, and desiccated coconut.
  2. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Turn off the heat, add the cream, and mix until fully blended.
  4. Set aside to cool slightly before filling the cake.

Brigadeiro Chocolate Topping Ingredients

  • 1 can/box condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (50% cocoa suggested)
  • Cream (add at the end, as in the original method)

How to Make the Brigadeiro Topping

  1. In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, margarine, and cocoa powder.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and releases from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Turn off the heat, stir in the cream until smooth, and let it cool to a spreadable consistency.

Cake Assembly (Layering and Chilling)

  1. Once the cake is completely cool, slice it horizontally into two layers.
  2. Moisten the bottom layer with half of the syrup (as referenced in the original instructions).
  3. Spread all of the beijinho coconut filling evenly over the bottom layer.
  4. Place the top cake layer back on.
  5. Cover the top with the brigadeiro topping.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the best texture and flavor.