Learn how to prepare delicious desserts with one of Brazilians’ most loved drinks
“National Coffee Day” is celebrated on May 24th which, according to data from the Brazilian Association of the Coffee Industry (ABIC), is one of the favorite drinks of Brazilians. To celebrate the appointment there is nothing better than enjoying the delicious flavor of this ingredient, which does not necessarily have to be consumed in the traditional way, as it is versatile and goes well with different recipes. Below, check out options to test at home!
Chocolate cake with coffee
ingredients
Pasta
- 300 g of cornstarch biscuit
- 4 tablespoons butter
Filling
- 300 g of chocolate chopped semisweet
- 300g chopped white chocolate
- 400 ml of cream
- 1 dessert spoon of instant coffee
Preparation method
Pasta
Place the biscuit in the blender and blend until crumbly. Transfer to a container, add the butter and mix until you obtain a moist crumb. Next, place the dough in a mold with a removable base and fill the bottom and edges. Place in the preheated oven at medium temperature for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and set aside.
Filling
In separate pans, place the semisweet chocolate and white chocolate and place over medium heat to melt. Add 200ml of cream to each pan and mix until smooth. To the pan with the semisweet chocolate, add the coffee and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside. Then put half the white chocolate on the cake dough and spread it. Cover with semi-sweet chocolate and finish with the rest of the white chocolate. Place in the fridge for 3 hours. Serve immediately.
Banana cake with coffee
ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 5 bananas, peeled and cut into slices
- 1 cup of tea oatmeal
- 1 cup of oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Sunflower oil for basting
- Oatmeal for flouring
Preparation method
Place the eggs, sunflower oil, coffee and bananas in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Reserve. Place the flour and oat flakes, cocoa and salt in a container and mix. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Finally add the cinnamon, baking powder and vinegar. Mix gently. Grease a baking tray with sunflower oil and flour with oat flour, place the dough and bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Coffee rice pudding
ingredients
- 1 cup of tea rice
- 3 teacups of water
- 395 g of condensed milk
- 250 g of cream
- 100 ml of brewed coffee
- 100 ml of espresso coffee
Preparation method
In a pan, add water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the rice and cook until dry. Add the condensed milk and cream and mix. Turn off the heat, add the coffee and stir to combine. Wait for it to cool, transfer it to a container and put it in the fridge to harden. Serve immediately.

Brigadier’s CafĂ©
ingredients
- 395 g of condensed milk
- 1 dessert spoon of instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon of Sweet chocolate powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sweets to decorate
Preparation method
Place the condensed milk, butter and coffee in a pan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the coffee dissolves. Then add the chocolate powder, lower the heat and mix until the brigadeiro no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and take shape. Decorate with sprinkles and serve immediately.
Coffee tapioca with dulce de leche
ingredients
- 500 g of sweet powder
- 300 ml of coffee
- Sweet milk to taste
Preparation method
In a container, put the sweet cassava starch and the coffee and mix. Using a sieve, sieve the mixture and place it on a pan, distributing it evenly. Cook over medium heat until the tapioca firms up, turn and add the dulce de leche. Fold in half and turn off the heat. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra

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