This recipe is a must-try for all pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) lovers. This Cheese Bread Bundt Cake is perfect for the whole family—delicious, fluffy, and incredibly comforting. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients for the Cheese Bread Bundt Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups (approx. 300g) sweet tapioca flour (polvilho doce);
- Salt to taste;
- 1 tablespoon baking powder;
- 2 1/2 cups (250g) shredded mozzarella cheese;
- 3 large eggs;
- 1/2 cup (100ml) vegetable oil;
- 2/3 cup (150ml) whole milk;
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese.
How to make the Cheese Bread Bundt Cake:
- In a blender, combine the milk, oil, eggs, tapioca flour, and salt;
- Blend well until the batter is smooth and liquid;
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the shredded mozzarella and baking powder;
- Mix thoroughly until well incorporated;
- Grease a bundt cake pan with oil;
- Pour the batter into the pan and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top;
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown;
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Pro Tip:
Try adding a few tablespoons of cream cheese (requeijão) into the batter. It makes the cake even softer and gives it an extra cheesy flavor boost.
Did you know?
The cheese bread cake is a creative twist on the traditional Brazilian pão de queijo. While the classic snack is made with sour tapioca flour (polvilho azedo), cheese, eggs, and milk in small bites, this cake version adds ingredients like oil, baking powder, and often sweet tapioca flour for a unique, fluffy texture. It’s the perfect way for cheese bread enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite snack in a whole new format!
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