Bolo caseiro is a traditional Brazilian cake that is often made at home using simple ingredients. The term “bolo caseiro” literally means “homemade cake” in Portuguese. Here’s a simple recipe for Bolo Caseiro:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Slice and serve your delicious Bolo Caseiro!
Note: You can add other flavors to the cake, such as grated coconut or lemon zest, to make it even more delicious.
