Description
The Catch a Husband Cake (Bolo Engorda Marido) is a rich and creamy Brazilian dessert that blends coconut, condensed milk, and eggs into a custard-like treat. Quick to prepare with just a blender, it bakes into a golden, pudding-cake hybrid that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
1 can (14 oz / 395g) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) coconut milk
1 can (12 oz / 354ml) evaporated milk or regular whole milk
3 large eggs
1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or medium rectangular baking dish.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, eggs, shredded coconut, flour, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, about 30–60 seconds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let the cake cool completely to set the texture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Optionally top with powdered sugar, condensed milk drizzle, caramel, toasted coconut flakes, or fresh tropical fruits.
Notes
Best enjoyed the next day after chilling as the texture improves.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can be made dairy-free using plant-based milk and condensed milk alternatives.
Mini versions can be made in muffin tins (bake 25–30 minutes).
Freeze slices tightly wrapped for up to 1 month; thaw in fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
