The Molhadinho Prestige cake is a rich, ultra-moist Brazilian-style chocolate cake inspired by the flavors of the Prestígiochocolate bar — a beloved combo of chocolate and coconut. “Molhadinho” literally means “a little wet,” referring to how soaked and fudgy the cake is, often with a moist texture from coconut milk or syrup.
Here’s a classic Molhadinho Prestige Cake recipe:
🎂 Molhadinho Prestige Cake
🍫 Chocolate Cake Base:
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 cup milk (warm)
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup cocoa powder (preferably dark, unsweetened)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9×13” (or similar) pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add warm milk and oil. Mix well.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then poke holes all over the cake with a fork or skewer.
🥥 Coconut Filling (Prestige-style):
Ingredients:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1½ cups shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened depending on taste)
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
- In a pan, combine all ingredients and cook over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until it thickens but remains spreadable — about 8–10 minutes.
- Pour over the cake while both are still warm, letting it soak into the holes.
🍫 Chocolate Ganache Topping:
Ingredients:
- 200g dark chocolate (about 7 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Heat cream until just before boiling.
- Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth. Pour over the coconut layer.
🧊 Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for the best molhadinho texture.
- Serve cold or at room temp — it’s rich either way!