Grandma's creamy cornmeal cake

Grandma's creamy cornmeal cake

Grandma's creamy cornmeal cake is one of the most beloved and nostalgic recipes in Brazilian families.This cake has a unique texture, balancing a creamy layer in the middle, with a slightly crispy crust on top, just as your grandmother used to do.Better yet, it is easy to prepare and brings together the simple and welcoming flavors of home.

## Ingredients:
- 3 cups of milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of yeast powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup of thin grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of grated coconut (optional)

## PREPARATION MODE:

1. ** Preheating and Preparation: **
- Preheat the oven at 180 ° C.
- Grease a ring pan or a rectangular pan with a little butter and sprinkle with a little cornmeal.

2. ** Mixture of liquids: **
- In a blender, add the milk, eggs and melted butter.Beat until a homogeneous mixture.

3. ** Adding the dried: **
- Still in a blender, add sugar, cornmeal, wheat flour, yeast and salt.Beat until all ingredients are well incorporated and the dough is smooth.

4. ** Extras incorporation: **
- Add Parmesan cheese and grated coconut to the blender and pulse a few times just to incorporate the ingredients into the dough (avoid beating too much so as not to lose texture).

5. ** Bakeing the cake: **
- Pour the dough into the prepared form and bake in preheated oven.
- Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center cleaned.It is normal for the center of the cake to be a little wetter and creamy.

6. ** Cooling and Service: **
- Remove the cake from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes.
- Unmold carefully and serve hot or at room temperature.
- The cake can be served as it is either with a layer of butter or a jelly cover of your choice.

This grandma's creamy cornmeal cake is perfect for an afternoon coffee, gathering the family or simply surrendering to a sweet childhood memory.Its creamy texture and delicate flavor will be a success among all who prove!

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