Layer Cake with Brigadeiro and Strawberries

Layer Cake with Brigadeiro and Strawberries

Ingredients

For the Cake:

 * 4 eggs

 * 1½ cups sugar

 * ½ cup oil

 * 1 cup milk

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour

 * ½ cup cocoa powder

 * 1 tablespoon baking powder

For the Brigadeiro Filling:

 * 2 cans sweetened condensed milk

 * 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

 * 2 tablespoons butter

 * 1 container heavy cream (or table cream)

To Assemble:

 * 2 cups chopped strawberries

 * Milk for moistening the cake

 * Whole strawberries for decoration

Instructions

 * Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

 * Beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.

 * Add the oil and milk, then mix well.

 * Gradually incorporate the flour and cocoa powder.

 * Gently fold in the baking powder at the end.

 * Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake for approximately 35–40 minutes.

 * Make the filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Stir constantly until it thickens.

 * Remove from heat, stir in the cream, and let it cool completely.

 * Slice the cooled cake horizontally into 3 layers.

 * Layer: Place the first cake layer on a serving plate, moisten it with a little milk, and spread a layer of brigadeiro on top.

 * Add a layer of chopped strawberries.

 * Repeat the process with the remaining layers.

 * Finish: Cover the entire cake with the remaining brigadeiro and decorate with whole strawberries.

 💡 Tip: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving. It will set, become nicely chilled, and taste even more delicious! 🍓🍫🎂