Brazilian Brigadeiro Chocolate Frosting for Cakes
Brigadeiro is Brazil's most beloved sweet — a rich, silky chocolate fudge that works beautifully as a cake frosting. Thick, glossy, and deeply chocolaty, it will elevate any homemade cake to the next level. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser every single time!
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 can (7 fl oz / 200 ml) heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 7 tablespoons Nesquik or 4 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
- Chocolate sprinkles for decoration
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Directions
- 1
Combine all ingredients — heavy cream, condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder — in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent the mixture from sticking or burning.
- 3
Keep stirring for 10–15 minutes until the mixture thickens noticeably and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then spread generously over your cake and finish with chocolate sprinkles.
💡 Chef's Tip
Spread the brigadeiro while it's still warm for a smooth, even, glossy finish. For a deeper chocolate flavour, swap Nesquik for unsweetened cocoa powder and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar.
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