Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style
This cake is a mix of cornbread and sweet cake. It is a simple treat from Brazil.
It has a soft texture. The coconut milk adds a mild taste.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 5, 2026Share
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Description
This cake is a mix of cornbread and sweet cake. It is a simple treat from Brazil.
It has a soft texture. The coconut milk adds a mild taste.
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Ingredients 8
2 cups cornmeal
1.5 cups white sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
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Heat your oven to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C). Put oil and flour inside a 10-inch round cake pan.
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2
Put cornmeal, sugar, milk, coconut milk, flour, eggs, and oil in a blender. Blend until the mix is smooth. Add baking powder and blend once more. Pour the batter into the pan.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Use a toothpick to check the center. The cake is done when the pick comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 18g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 72mg
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Sodium 106mg
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Total Carbohydrate 79g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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