Start the week with a fruit cuca cake. Cuca is a dense, sugary cake that pairs perfectly with your freshly brewed coffee. Dive into this Brazilian recipe!
Ingredients for the fruit cuca cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour;
- 2 cups fine rolled oats;
- 2 tablespoons honey;
- 1 cup granulated sugar;
- ½ cup vegetable oil;
- 2 cups milk;
- Fruits of choice;
- 2 tablespoons baking powder;
- A pinch of salt.
How to prepare the fruit cuca cake:
- In a mixer, combine liquid ingredients (milk and oil) with honey and sugar;
- Gradually add the rolled oats;
- Then, sifted flour and mix thoroughly;
- Add chopped fruits of your choice;
- Finally, stir in baking powder;
- Gently mix with a spatula;
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish;
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Enjoy your coffee and cake!
Suggestions:
Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Choose your favorite fruits like banana, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, or apple. Rolled oats can be substituted with oat flour. For extra flavor, add shredded coconut or sprinkle cinnamon on top!
Did You Know?
Cuca is a flat cake made with eggs, flour, and butter, topped with sugar—a hallmark of Brazilian dessert culture. The name derives from the German “Kuchen” [ˈkuːxn̩], adapted into Portuguese. This cake is beloved nationwide, especially in southern Brazil (Source: Wikipedia).
Love this recipe? Share it! Explore our collection of delectable cake recipes on our site!