07/21/2025
๐ CHOCOLATE FILLED CAKE ๐ซโจ๐ฐ
Rich, fudgy layers filled with creamy brigadeiro and topped with smooth ganache โ pure chocolate bliss!
๐ INGREDIENTS
๐ฅฎ For the Cake:
๐ฅ 3 eggs โ adds structure and richness
๐ง 5 tablespoons melted butter โ keeps the cake moist
๐ฏ 5 heaping tablespoons brown sugar โ adds sweetness and depth
๐ฅ ยฝ cup whole milk (or plant-based milk) โ gives moisture
๐ซ 3 tablespoons cocoa powder โ brings chocolate flavor
๐พ 1ยฝ cups oat flour โ a wholesome, gluten-free base
๐ง 1 tablespoon baking powder โ helps the cake rise
๐ฌ For the Chocolate Brigadeiro Filling:
๐ฅซ 1 can sweetened condensed milk โ thick and sweet base
๐ซ 2 tablespoons cocoa powder โ deepens chocolate flavor
๐ฅฅ 2 tablespoons coconut butter or oil โ adds richness and shine
๐ฅ For the Milk Powder Brigadeiro (Nido Filling):
๐ฅซ 1 can sweetened condensed milk โ creamy and sweet
๐ง 2 tablespoons butter โ for smoothness
๐ฅ 3 tablespoons powdered milk โ gives that signature Nido flavor
๐ซ For the Ganache:
๐ซ 100g dark chocolate (around 60% cocoa) โ rich and intense
๐ฅ 50g cream โ for a silky, glossy finish
๐จโ๐ณ INSTRUCTIONS
๐ฐ For the Cake:
๐ Blend all wet ingredients in a blender for 3 minutes โ smooth and well mixed
๐พ Add dry ingredients (except baking powder), blend again โ until evenly combined
๐ง Finally, add baking powder and blend briefly โ just to incorporate air
๐ง Grease a baking pan and dust with cocoa powder โ prevents sticking and adds flavor
๐ฅ Bake in a preheated oven at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) for ~25 minutes โ or until a toothpick comes out clean
โ๏ธ Let it cool completely before slicing
๐ซ For the Chocolate Brigadeiro:
๐ฅ In a saucepan over low heat, stir all ingredients for ~10 minutes โ until thick and glossy
โ๏ธ Let it cool before using
๐ฅ For the Milk Powder Brigadeiro (Nido):
๐ฅ In a separate saucepan, stir continuously over low heat โ until it thickens and pulls away from the pan
โ๏ธ Cool completely before layering
๐ฎ For the Ganache:
๐ฅ Microwave chocolate and cream together โ stir every 30 seconds until melted and smooth
๐ซ Set aside until slightly cooled for topping
๐งฉ ASSEMBLY:
๐ช Slice the cooled cake horizontally into 2 equal layers โ use a serrated knife for clean cuts
๐ซ Spread the chocolate brigadeiro on the bottom layer โ rich and fudgy
๐ฅ Spread the milk powder brigadeiro over the chocolate โ sweet and creamy contrast
๐ฐ Place the top cake layer back on โ gently press to seal
โ๏ธ Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes โ sets the fillings for easy slicing
๐ซ Optionally, pour ganache over the top before serving โ glossy and decadent
โจ Enjoy your layered Chocolate Filled Cake โ a triple treat of texture and flavor! ๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐