Description
Nega Maluca is a rustic Brazilian chocolate cake, dense and not overly sweet, perfect for celebrations and soaking up the party spirits.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240 g) chocolate powder (like Nesquik)
- 2 cups (240 g) sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups (480 g) self-raising flour
- 1.5 cups (350 ml) hot water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup (240 g) icing sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Speckled chocolate eggs for decoration (optional)
- Edible flowers for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and frothy.
- Add the sugar, chocolate powder, and vegetable oil to the eggs and mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually add 2 cups of the self-raising flour, mixing continuously.
- Pour in the hot water and baking soda, and mix until smooth.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of self-raising flour and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured large cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing by mixing the icing sugar, cocoa powder, and enough milk to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread the icing over the cooled cake.
- Decorate with speckled chocolate eggs and edible flowers if desired.
Notes
This cake is often decorated with speckled chocolate eggs and edible flowers for special occasions. It is a crowd-pleaser and can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container to keep it moist. For a healthier version, consider reducing the sugar or using whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes