Bolo de Fubá

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Cook time: 40 minutes

• Total time: 55 minutes

• Servings: 10 slices

• Country of Origin: Brazil

Description

Bolo de Fubá is a traditional Brazilian cornmeal cake with a tender crumb, frequently enjoyed during afternoon coffee breaks (café da tarde).

Presentation

Dust top lightly with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, slice into squares or wedges, and serve alongside hot coffee.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup fine cornmeal (fubá)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup unsweetened fine coconut flakes (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch bundt or baking pan.

• Combine eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, and sugar in a blender; process for 1 minute until smooth.

• Add cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and coconut flakes to blender; pulse just until mixed.

• Pour batter into prepared baking pan.

• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until top is golden and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

• Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Variations

• Bolo de Fubá com Goiabada: Toss small cubes of guava paste in flour and drop into batter before baking.

• Creamy Fubá Cake: Add 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 extra cup of milk for a custard-like center.

Cooking Tips

• Coating guava paste cubes in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking.

• Use fine cornmeal (fubá) rather than coarse polenta grain for a delicate tender crumb.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 240 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 36 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 9 g

• Saturated Fat: 2 g

• Sodium: 90 mg