Festa Junina cake: see 4 delicious recipes

Learn how to make 4 easy and cheap Festa Junina cake recipes and earn money by selling these delicious treats.

A June party it is one of the most traditional and lively celebrations in Brazil. In addition to dances, games and bonfires, one of the attractions of this fiesta are the typical delicacies, such as corn cakes, peanut cakes and pamonha.

These sweets are quick and easy to make and can be an excellent source of extra income for those who want to take advantage of the month of June to sell these delicacies.

In this post, we will show you 4 recipes of June party cake which will be successful among your customers and friends. They are simple, practical and economical recipes that will make your party even tastier.

1- Corn cake with curau

Ingredients:

• 1 can of drained green corn;
• 2 cups (tea) of milk;
• 4 eggs;
• 2 cups (tea) of sugar;
• 1 cup (tea) of oil;
• 1 cup (tea) of cornmeal;
• 2 1/2 cups (tea) wheat flour;
• 1 tablespoon (soup) baking powder;
• Margarine and wheat flour for greasing;
• Ground cinnamon for dusting.

Stuffing and filling:

• 2 cans of drained corn;
• 2 cups (tea) of milk;
• 1 cup (tea) of sugar;
• 2 tablespoons of butter.

Method of preparation:

1. Place the corn, milk, eggs, sugar, oil and cornmeal in a blender and blend until smooth. Then transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the wheat flour and baking soda. Mix with a spoon until everything is well incorporated.
2. Place a 24cm diameter loaf lined with greased butter paper in a preheated medium oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, leave to cool slightly, unmold and cut the cake in half lengthwise. Reserve.
3. To make the filling and topping, place the corn and milk in a blender and blend. Sift the mixture and put it in a saucepan. Then add the sugar and butter and put over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour before assembling.
4. Remove from the fridge, mix with a spoon and divide into two parts. To assemble the Festa Junina cake, place one side of the cake on a plate, spread half the curau on top, place the other side of the cake and top with the rest of the curau.
5. Refrigerate for two hours, then remove from the refrigerator, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve.

2- Pamonha cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (tea) of oil;
• 4 eggs;
• 2 cups (tea) of sugar;
• 2 cans of drained green corn;
• 1 cup (tea) of milk;
• 1 cup (tea) of cornmeal;
• 2 cups (tea) of wheat flour;
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Stuffing and filling:

• 1 can of drained green corn;
• 2 cans of condensed milk;
• 4 tablespoons of butter.

Method of preparation:

1. Start by preheating your medium oven. In the blender, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, corn and milk until smooth.
2. In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, wheat flour and baking powder with a mixer or fouet. Line the cupcake liners with paper liners and distribute the batter evenly across the liners.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool. In a blender, beat the corn and condensed milk about 2 minutes. Pass the mixture through a sieve and transfer to a pan.
4. Add the butter and bring to medium heat, stirring constantly until the cream thickens. Let cool. Then put the cream in a pastry bag fitted with a pitanga nozzle.
5. With a knife make a hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with the cream. Decorate the surface with the remaining cream and serve.

3- Peanut cake with chocolate frosting

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs;
• 1/2 cup (tea) of oil;
• 2 cups (tea) of sugar;
• 1 cup (tea) of milk;
• 2 cups (tea) of wheat flour;
• 1 cup (tea) of roasted and chopped peanuts;
• 1 tablespoon (soup) baking powder;
• Margarine and wheat flour for greasing and flouring;
• Roasted and chopped peanuts for dusting.

Chocolate coating:

• 1 cup (tea) of roasted and chopped peanuts;
• 1 can of condensed milk;
• 2 tablespoons (soup) of chocolate powder;
• 1 tablespoon (soup) butter.

Method of preparation:

1. Start by preparing the pie dough; beat eggs, oil, sugar and milk in a blender until smooth.
2. Then transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the wheat flour, peanuts and baking soda. Mix everything with a fouet until you get a very smooth and uniform mixture.
3. Then, pour the batter into a greased and floured 22cm x 30cm cake tin and place in the preheated medium oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cake is well cooked and golden brown. Let it cool before covering it.
4. To prepare the glaze, place the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until thickened slightly.
5. Wait for the mixture to cool and spread it on the cake. Sprinkle the peanut over the icing and serve the cake in pieces.

4- Corn cake with guava paste

Ingredients:

• 1 can of drained green corn;
• 1 cup (tea) of milk;
• 1/2 cup (tea) of oil;
• 3 eggs;
• 2 cups (tea) of sugar;
• 1 cup (tea) of wheat flour;
• 1/2 cup (tea) cornmeal;
• 1 tablespoon (soup) baking powder;
• 1 cup (tea) diced guava;
• Margarine and wheat flour for greasing and flouring;
• 5 tablespoons of water;
• 1 cup (tea) of creamy guava paste.

Method of preparation:

1. In the blender, beat the corn, milk, oil, eggs and sugar until a homogeneous cream is formed. Then gently mix the flour and cornmeal with a spoon and add the yeast, transfer the mixture into a 26 cm diameter mold with a central hole, previously buttered and floured. Bake in a preheated medium oven for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is cooked through and golden brown.
2. Remove the mold from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before turning it out. In a pan, dissolve the guava paste with a little water over low heat, stirring constantly.
3. Drizzle the cake with the guava syrup, allowing it to run down the sides. And your delicious June holiday cake is ready.
4. We hope you enjoyed our Festa Junina cake recipes and hope they inspire you to create new flavors for your clientele.

If you want more inspiration for preparing typical dishes for this time of year, be sure to take a look at Degusta, Terra’s gastronomy portal. You will find many options like sweet ricequentao, paçoca and much more.

Source: Terra

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