Bacon from heaven (Bolo Toucinho do Céu) As well as being an economical recipe, this cake offers a delicious experience with its different texture, which is neither entirely cake nor entirely pudding. Ideal for those looking to innovate in the kitchen with ease, it’s a versatile dessert that goes well with a variety of accompaniments, such as a scoop of ice cream or fresh coffee.
Ingredients :
- 4 large eggs
- 200g / 1 cup sugar (granulated, caster, or demerara)
- 480ml / 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 113g / ½ cup unsalted butter
- 90g / ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 200ml / 6.8 fl oz coconut milk
- 50g/ ½ cup shredded coconut (desiccated or fresh)
How to make Bacon from heaven:
- In a blender, add 4 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, 2 cups of milk and a generous pinch of salt. Blend for 3 minutes until smooth.
- Add ½ cup of butter, ¾ cup of flour and 1 level tablespoon of baking powder to the blender. Also add 200 ml of coconut milk. Beat again for another 3 minutes until the mixture is uniform.
- Add ½ cup of shredded coconut to the mixture in the blender. Stir with a spatula to incorporate the coconut evenly into the batter.
- Grease an 18 cm x 28 cm rectangular baking dish with butter and flour. Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (395°F) and place the baking sheet on the lowest rack. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly damp.
- After baking, run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake and leave to cool on the baking sheet. Cut into pieces and serve.
- This cake, with its unique texture that combines the best of cake and pudding, is an easy and delicious dessert for any occasion. Try this recipe and explore others on our site, share it with friends and leave your comments!
Bon Appétit!
