Creamy Chocolate Brigadeiro Cake Filling
This luscious Brazilian-inspired chocolate cream filling is the secret weapon behind any show-stopping homemade cake. Silky smooth and deeply chocolatey, it brings irresistible richness to layer cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Ready in under 20 minutes with everyday pantry staples.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- 100 ml whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons chocolate drink powder (e.g., Nesquik)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon unsalted margarine or soft butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Directions
- 1
Combine the condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, chocolate powder, cocoa, and margarine in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- 2
Whisk everything together until fully smooth and well incorporated before placing on the heat.
- 3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to prevent sticking and scorching.
- 4
Keep stirring for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture thickens noticeably and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan.
- 5
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract until fully blended, then transfer to a bowl.
- 6
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to fill cake layers or cupcakes.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a white brigadeiro filling, swap the chocolate powder and cocoa for 100 g of full-fat powdered milk and follow the same cooking steps. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface while cooling to prevent a skin from forming.
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